Name:
BackWeb.LiteInstActivator.DLL.ActiveX.Access
Released Date:
Jun 11 2008
Severity:
high
CVE:
2008-0956
MS Bulletin:
ms08-032
Bugtraq:
29558

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In-Depth Analysis

Description
This indicates a possible attempt to exploit a memory-corruption vulnerability in BackWeb.

The vulnerability is located in the "LiteInstActivator.dll" ActiveX control.
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.
 
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
 
Affected Products
BackWeb BackWeb version 8.1.1.86
Aliases
References
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms08-032.mspx
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29558
http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2008/1791
http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2008/1792
http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2008-0956
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to the latest version (at least 8.1.1.87), or set the kill bit on this ActiveX component by installing Microsoft patch MS08-032 which can is available at:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms08-032.mspx

 
 
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