BlackBerry Application Web Loader ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
RISK: Medium Risk
A vulnerability has been identified in BlackBerry Application Web Loader, which could be exploited by remote attackers to compromise an affected system. This issue is caused by a buffer overflow error in the RIM AxLoader ActiveX control (AxLoader.ocx or AxLoader.dll) when processing malformed data, which could be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted web page.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- BlackBerry Application Web Loader versions prior to 1.1
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Upgrade to BlackBerry Application Web Loader version 1.1 :
http://na.blackberry.com/eng/developers/javaappdev/devtools.jsp
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