Samsung SmartViewer STWConfig ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Samsung SmartViewer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the STWConfig ActiveX control. The issue lies in the failure to initialize a variable prior to using it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process.
Additional Details
Samsung has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://www.samsungcctv.co.kr/product/product_view.asp?pagesize=8&sort=&dscYN=N&cid=45&clvl=1&page=1&idx=6276
Disclosure Timeline
- 2014-07-28 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2014-12-04 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Carlo Di Dato
