Xplatform ActiveX 9.2/9.2.1/9.2.2 Extension ExtCommon.dll Parameter input validation

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A vulnerability was found in Xplatform ActiveX 9.2/9.2.1/9.2.2. It has been classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code in the library ExtCommon.dll of the component Extension Module. Performing a manipulation as part of Parameter results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-5197. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Xplatform ActiveX 9.2/9.2.1/9.2.2. This affects an unknown code block in the library ExtCommon.dll of the component Extension Module. The manipulation as part of a Parameter leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A vulnerability in the ExtCommon.dll user extension module version 9.2, 9.2.1, 9.2.2 of Xplatform ActiveX could allow attacker to perform a command injection attack. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of command parameters. An crafted malicious parameters could cause arbitrary command to execute.

The bug was discovered 12/07/2018. The weakness was disclosed 01/02/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at support.tobesoft.co.kr. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-5197 since 01/03/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 26 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• Xplatform

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• ActiveX

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• 9.2
• 9.2.1
• 9.2.2

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