Signature Detail

HTTP: CygniCon CyViewer ActiveX Control SaveData Insecure Method

This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX controls in the CygniCon CyViewer. 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 gain control of the victim's client browser.

Extended Description

CygniCon CyViewer ActiveX control is prone to a vulnerability caused by an insecure method. Successfully exploiting this issue will allow attackers to create or overwrite files within the context of the affected application (typically Internet Explorer) that uses the ActiveX control. Attackers may execute arbitrary code with user-level privileges.

Affected Products

• Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional 3 3.0.1
• CygniCon CyViewer

References

• BugTraq: 48483
• URL: https://www.ashampoo.com/en/aud/pde/0560/CAD_and_Construction/Ashampoo-3D-CAD-Professional-3/Details
• URL: http://www.htbridge.ch/advisory/ashampoo_3d_cad_professional_3_activex_control_insecure_method.html
• URL: http://www.Cygnicon.com