CVE-2014-2956 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary programs via a crafted website due to missing domain-based access control in the AVG ScriptHelper 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-2014-2956?
CVE-2014-2956 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jul 2014. 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
ScriptHelperApi in the AVG ScriptHelper ActiveX control in ScriptHelper.exe in AVG Secure Search toolbar before 18.1.7.598 and AVG Safeguard before 18.1.7.644 does not implement domain-based access control for method calls, which allows remote attackers to trigger the downloading and execution of arbitrary programs via a crafted web site.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2956?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Avg Safeguard, Avg Secure Search Toolbar.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2956?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-2956 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2014-2956 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-2956 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p3rw-869q-ccjh.