CVE-2014-2956

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.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.75% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/960193 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2956?
CVE-2014-2956 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-2956?
To fix CVE-2014-2956, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-2956 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-2956 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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