---------------------------------------------------------------------- Use WSUS to deploy 3rd party patches Public BETA http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/corporate/wsus_3rd_third_party_patching/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Datev DVBSExeCall ActiveX Control "ExecuteExe()" Vulnerability SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA38716 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/38716/ DESCRIPTION: Nikolas Sotiriu has reported a vulnerability in the Datev DVBSExeCall ActiveX control, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system. The vulnerability is caused due to the DVBSExeCall.ocx ActiveX control providing the "ExecuteExe()" method. This can be exploited to execute arbitrary commands by tricking a user into visiting a malicious webpage. The vulnerability is reported in version 1.0.0.1. Other versions may also be affected. SOLUTION: Apply vendor patch. Please see the vendor's advisory for more information. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Nikolas Sotiriu ORIGINAL ADVISORY: Datev: http://www.datev.de/inus2/inus?handler=doc&type=0&docnr=1080162&outfmt=default&acc=1 Nikolas Sotiriu: http://sotiriu.de/adv/NSOADV-2010-003.txt ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help private users keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------