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TITLE:
SoftCab Sound Converter ActiveX Control "SaveFormat()" Insecure
Method

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA37967

VERIFY ADVISORY:
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DESCRIPTION:
ThE g0bL!N has discovered a vulnerability in SoftCab Sound Converter
ActiveX, which can be exploited by malicious people to overwrite
arbitrary files.

The vulnerability is caused due to the SoftCab.SoundConverter ActiveX
control (sndConverter.ocx) containing the insecure "SaveFormat()"
method. This can be exploited to corrupt arbitrary files by tricking
a user into visiting a malicious website.

The vulnerability is confirmed in version 1.2. Other versions may
also be affected.

SOLUTION:
Set the kill-bit for the affected ActiveX control.

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
ThE g0bL!N

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