HTTP: IBM SPSS Data Collection and Dimensions ExportHTML.dll ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX control in ExportHTML.dll of IBM SPSS Data Collection and Dimensions. 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

IBM SPSS Data Collection and Dimensions are prone to multiple unspecified remote code-execution vulnerabilities. Successfully exploiting these issues allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application (typically Internet Explorer) using the ActiveX control. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions. The following versions are affected: IBM SPSS Data Collection 5.6, 6.0, and 6.0.1 IBM SPSS Dimensions 5.5

Affected Products

Ibm spss_data_collection

Short Name
HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:IBM-SPSS-EXHTM
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
ActiveX CVE-2012-0190 Code Collection Control Data Dimensions Execution ExportHTML.dll IBM Remote SPSS and bid:51445
Release Date
06/18/2012
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

Ibm

CVSS Score

9.3

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