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CVE-2013-0501

9.3 · HIGH

The EdrawSoft EDOFFICE.EDOfficeCtrl.1 ActiveX control, as used in Edraw Office Viewer Component, the client in IBM Cognos Disclosure Management (CDM) 10.2.0, and other products, allows remote attac…

Published Apr 12, 2013ibmCWE-264EPSS 1.49%

Overview

CVE-2013-0501 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm cognos_disclosure_management. It was published on April 12, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The EdrawSoft EDOFFICE.EDOfficeCtrl.1 ActiveX control, as used in Edraw Office Viewer Component, the client in IBM Cognos Disclosure Management (CDM) 10.2.0, and other products, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, or download an arbitrary program onto a client machine and execute this program, via a crafted web site.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update cognos_disclosure_management to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0501?

CVE-2013-0501 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm cognos_disclosure_management. It was published on April 12, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-0501?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-0501?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update cognos_disclosure_management to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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