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TITLE:
2X ApplicationServer TuxSystem ActiveX Control "ExportSettings()"
Insecure Method

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA47657

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RELEASE DATE:
2012-02-03

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DESCRIPTION:
Andrea Micalizzi has discovered a vulnerability in 2X
ApplicationServer TuxSystem ActiveX Control, which can be exploited
by malicious people to manipulate certain data.

The vulnerability is caused due to the TuxSystem ActiveX control
(TuxScripting.dll) providing an insecure "ExportSettings()" method,
which can be exploited to create or overwrite arbitrary files in the
context of the currently logged-on user.

The vulnerability is confirmed in version 10.1 Build 1224. Other
versions may also be affected.

SOLUTION:
Set the kill-bit for the affected ActiveX control.

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
Andrea Micalizzi (rgod) via Secunia.

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