CVE-2009-0811 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary programs via the SopCast ActiveX control by exploiting an insecure method that accepts executable file names.
- 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-2009-0811?
CVE-2009-0811 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Mar 2009. 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
Insecure method vulnerability in the SopCast SopCore ActiveX control in sopocx.ocx 3.0.3.501 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via an executable file name in the argument to the SetExternalPlayer method.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0811?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sopcast Sopcore Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0811?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0811 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-2009-0811 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0811 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mqgh-xh6m-9qmc.