Threat Encyclopedia

Oracle.Hyperion.Strategic.Finance.TTF16.ActiveX.Buffer.Overflow

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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.

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Oracle Hyperion Strategic Finance 12.0

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System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

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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

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