CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-2956

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

ScriptHelperApi in the AVG ScriptHelper ActiveX control in ScriptHelper.exe in AVG Secure Search toolbar before version 18.1.7.598 and AVG Safeguard before version 18.1.7.644 does not implement domain-based access control for method calls, allowing remote attackers to trigger the downloading and execution of arbitrary programs via a crafted web site.

Risk Assessment

The lack of proper access control may lead to remote execution of malicious software, posing a serious threat to the security of the organization's systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of AVG Secure Search and AVG Safeguard to mitigate this vulnerability and implement additional security measures to protect against remote attacks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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