CVE-2019-9141CWE-20

Zoneplayer ActiveX Remote Code Execution vulnerability

High · published August 2, 2019

CVSS v3.0
8.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty ActiveX method is leaving the door wide open! An attacker can execute arbitrary files just by slipping in the right arguments. 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a waiter accepting a takeout order without verifying the customer's ID — anyone could place an order and get what they want without any checks. It's a recipe for disaster! With this vulnerability, a remote attacker could potentially execute any file they choose on your system. This could lead to anything from data theft to complete system takeover, leaving users and systems vulnerable to all sorts of malicious activities.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a waiter accepting a takeout order without verifying the customer's ID — anyone could place an order and get what they want without any checks. It's a recipe for disaster! The ZInsVX.dll ActiveX Control in Zoneplayer versions 2018.02 and earlier has a flaw that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating method arguments within the ActiveX control.

What to do

With this vulnerability, a remote attacker could potentially execute any file they choose on your system. This could lead to anything from data theft to complete system takeover, leaving users and systems vulnerable to all sorts of malicious activities. To mitigate this risk, upgrade to the patched version of Zoneplayer that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, disabling the ActiveX control if it's not needed is a strong move towards securing your system. Always keep your software updated to avoid similar risks! You've got this! By following these steps, you can secure your systems and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02387 · 83.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2019-08-02T15:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 AUG 15:52Z
    Zoneplayer ActiveX Remote Code Execution vulnerability
    cvelistv5