CVE-2006-3423 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into visiting a malicious website that exploits the WebEx Downloader ActiveX control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-3423?
CVE-2006-3423 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Jul 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
WebEx Downloader ActiveX Control and WebEx Downloader Java before 2.1.0.0 do not validate downloaded components, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a website that activates the GpcUrlRoot and GpcIniFileName ActiveX controls to cause the client to download a DLL file.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3423?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Webex Communications Downloader Activexcontrol, Webex Communications Downloader Java.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3423?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3423 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2006-3423 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3423 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p7vw-qcv8-v2m6.