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TITLE:
GeoVision LiveX ActiveX Control "SnapShotToFile()" Insecure Method

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA33969

VERIFY ADVISORY:
http://secunia.com/advisories/33969/

DESCRIPTION:
SnoopyAssault has reported a vulnerability in the GeoVision LiveX
ActiveX control, which can be exploited by malicious people to
overwrite arbitrary files.

The vulnerability is caused due to the ActiveX control providing the
insecure "SnapShotToFile()" method and can be exploited to corrupt
arbitrary files in the context of the currently logged-on user.

The vulnerability is reported in versions 8.1.2 and 8.2.0. Other
versions may also be affected.

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

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
SnoopyAssault, Nine Situations Group

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/8059

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