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CVE-2014-2956 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 co...

HighCVSS 9.3 EPSS 4.2%
Published
Updated
Exploit status
No public exploit known

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.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
avg safeguard <= 18.1.7 No fix listed
avg secure search toolbar <= 18.1.7 No fix listed

References

  • VU#960193 third-party-advisory us-government-resource