CVE-2014-2956

9.3 · HIGH

Published Jul 8, 2014 avg CWE-264 EPSS 4.17% (90th pctl) AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Overview

CVE-2014-2956 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting avg safeguard. It was published on July 8, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from avg. Update safeguard to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
avg	safeguard	0	Affected
avg	secure_search_toolbar	0	Affected

References

Ref www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/960193 Ref www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/960193

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2956?

CVE-2014-2956 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting avg safeguard. It was published on July 8, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-2956?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-2956?

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