Threat Encyclopedia
Oracle.Hyperion.Strategic.Finance.TTF16.ActiveX.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Oracle Hyperion Strategic Finance Client.
The vulnerability, which is located in the "TTF16.ocx" ActiveX control, can be exploited through the vulnerable method "SetDevNames". It may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application using the affected ActiveX control. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause the program to crash, resulting in a denial of service condition.
Affected Products
Oracle Hyperion Strategic Finance 12.0
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Disable this ActiveX Control by setting its kill bit {B0475003-7740-11D1-BDC3-0020AF9F8E6E}, by the method shown on the website: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/240797