DATEV Base System 1.0.0.1 ActiveX Control DVBSExeCall.ocx ExecuteExe privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in DATEV Base System 1.0.0.1. The affected element is the function ExecuteExe of the file DVBSExeCall.ocx of the component ActiveX Control. Such manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2010-0689. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in DATEV Base System 1.0.0.1. It has been rated as very critical. Affected by this issue is the function ExecuteExe of the file DVBSExeCall.ocx of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The ExecuteExe method in the DVBSExeCall Control ActiveX control 1.0.0.1 in DVBSExeCall.ocx in DATEV Base System (aka Grundpaket Basis) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.

The bug was discovered 01/11/2010. The weakness was disclosed 02/25/2010 by Nikolas Sotiriu (Website). The advisory is shared for download at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2010-0689. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 05/01/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 45 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (56530), SecurityFocus (BID 38415†), OSVDB (62564†), Secunia (SA38716†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-28536†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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02/22/2010 +41 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: Nikolas Sotiriu
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-0689 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-0689
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-51992
X-Force: 56530
SecurityFocus: 38415 - DateV 'DVBSExeCall.ocx' ActiveX Control Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 38716
OSVDB: 62564 - DATEV DVBSExeCall DVBSExeCall.ocx ActiveX ExecuteExe() Method Arbitrary Command Execution
Vulnerability Center: 28536 - DATEV Base System Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability via Unspecified Vectors, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 05/01/2026 08:08
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (53), 03/10/2017 10:35 (10), 09/02/2021 20:29 (4), 03/22/2025 19:38 (15), 05/01/2026 08:08 (1)
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