Panda Security ActiveScan "as2stubie.dll" File Download Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
28 Jan 2011
Release Date:
11 Feb 2010
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RISK: Medium Risk
A vulnerability has been identified in Panda Security ActiveScan, which could be exploited by remote attackers to compromise a vulnerable system. This issue is caused by an error in the "as2stubie.dll" component that fails to validate the digital signature of the "as2guiie.cab" component when downloaded, which can be exploited by attackers to download and execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a malicious web page.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Panda Security ActiveScan version 2.0 (as2stubie.dll versions prior to 1.3.3.0)
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Visit the ActiveScan website to install updated components:
- http://www.pandasecurity.com/activescan/ - Note: The vulnerability is also fixed for Internet Explorer via Microsoft MS10-008 patches, by setting the kill-bit for the affected ActiveX control.
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