HTTP: Pro Softnet IDrive Online Backup ActiveX SaveToFile Arbitrary File Overwrite

This signature detects attempts to use unsafe ActiveX controls in the Pro Softnet IDrive Online Backup. 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

Pro Softnet IDrive Online Backup ActiveX control is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers overwrite files with arbitrary, attacker-controlled content. An attacker can exploit this issue to corrupt and overwrite arbitrary files on a victim's computer in the context of the vulnerable application using the ActiveX control (typically Internet Explorer). IDrive Online Backup ActiveX control 3.4.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Affected Products

Pro_softnet idrive_online_backup

References

BugTraq: 48582

URL: http://www.idrive.com/index.html

Short Name

HTTP:STC:ACTIVEX:PRO-SOFTNET

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Pro Softnet IDrive Online Backup ActiveX SaveToFile Arbitrary File Overwrite

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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