HTTP: ComponentOne FlexGrid Unsafe ActiveX Control

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known flaw in ComponentOne FlexGrid ActiveX Control. A successful attack could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the user's browser instance, possibly Administrator.

Extended Description

ComponentOne FlexGrid ActiveX Control is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application using the vulnerable control (typically Internet Explorer). ComponentOne FlexGrid 7.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Affected Products

Opc_systems opc_systems.net

Short Name
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:CO-FLEXGRID
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
ActiveX CVE-2012-0227 ComponentOne Control FlexGrid Unsafe bid:51601
Release Date
02/01/2012
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Opc_systems

Componentone

CVSS Score

9.3

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