Signature Detail

HTTP: StudioLine Photo Basic 'NMSDVDXU.dll' Unsafe ActiveX Control

This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX controls in StudioLine Photo Basic. 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

StudioLine Photo Basic ActiveX is prone to an arbitrary-file-overwrite vulnerability. Attackers can overwrite arbitrary files on the victim's computer in the context of the vulnerable application using the ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer). StudioLine Photo Basic 3.70.34.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Affected Products

• StudioLine Photo Basic 3.70.34.0

References

• BugTraq: 49192
• URL: http://www.studioline.net/EN/products/overview-photo-basic/default.htm
• URL: http://www.htbridge.ch/advisory/studioline_photo_basic_3_activex_control_insecure_method.html