OSVDB ID: 34323 Title: Akamai Technologies Download Manager ActiveX Control (DownloadManagerV2.ocx) GetPrivateProfileSectionW Function Overflow |
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A remote overflow exists in the Download Manager Active X Control. The 'GetPrivateProfileSectionW()' function gets passed the wrong value for its 'nSize' parameter for wide characters, resulting in a stack overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can execute arbitrary code in the trust relationship between the client and the browser, resulting in a loss of integrity. |
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Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Private, Exploit Unknown Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Upgrade to version 2.2.1.0 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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