Signature Detail

HTTP: Axis Media Controller 'AxisMediaControlEmb.dll' Unsafe ActiveX Method

This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX controls in Axis Media Controller. An attacker can create a malicious Web site containing Web pages with dangerous ActiveX controls, which if accessed by a victim, allows the attacker to upload and download files from the victim's computer, potentially resulting in arbitrary program execution.

Extended Description

Axis Media Controller is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application, typically Internet Explorer, that uses the ActiveX control. Successful exploits will compromise the application and possibly the computer. Failed attacks may cause denial-of-service conditions. Axis Media Controller 5.8.5.3 is vulnerable;; other versions may also be affected.

Affected Products

• Axis Communications Axis Media Control 5.8.5.3

References

• BugTraq: 41078
• URL: http://0x769c9b5d.blogspot.com/2010/06/axis-media-control-embedded-multiple.html