First4Internet XCP Uninstallation CodeSupport.ocx ActiveX Control Arbitrary Code Execution

high Nessus Plugin ID 20220

Synopsis

The remote Windows host has an ActiveX control that is prone to remote code execution.

Description

The remote host contains an ActiveX control from First4Internet called CodeSupport. This control was likely installed by requesting an uninstaller for Sony's XCP digital rights management software.

CodeSupport is marked as safe for scripting and makes several methods available for any web page to use. Should a user visit a maliciously crafted website, this would allow that website to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.

Solution

On the affected host, locate the file 'codesupport.ocx', run the following DOS commands, and reboot.

regsvr32 /u '%windir%\downloaded program files\codesupport.ocx' cmd /k del '%windir%\downloaded program files\codesupport.*'

assuming it's located in '%windir%\downloaded program files'.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 20220

File Name: codesupport_activex_code_exec.nasl

Version: 1.14

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 11/16/2005

Updated: 7/6/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Temporal Score: 6.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/15/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-3650

BID: 15430

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