CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-3423

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

WebEx Downloader ActiveX Control and WebEx Downloader Java before 2.1.0.0 do not validate downloaded components. A remote attacker can use a malicious website that activates the GpcUrlRoot and GpcIniFileName ActiveX controls to cause the client to download and execute an arbitrary DLL file.

Risk Assessment

The vulnerability allows remote code execution on the user's machine when visiting a malicious website, potentially leading to system compromise, data theft, or malware installation.

Recommendation

Update WebEx Downloader ActiveX Control and WebEx Downloader Java to version 2.1.0.0 or later. Consider disabling or restricting unused ActiveX controls in browsers.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS