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CVE-2014-2956

9.3 · HIGH

ScriptHelperApi in the AVG ScriptHelper ActiveX control in ScriptHelper.exe in AVG Secure Search toolbar before 18.1.7.598 and AVG Safeguard before 18.1.7.644 does not implement domain-based access…

Published Jul 8, 2014avgCWE-264EPSS 4.17%

Overview

CVE-2014-2956 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting avg safeguard. It was published on July 8, 2014 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

ScriptHelperApi in the AVG ScriptHelper ActiveX control in ScriptHelper.exe in AVG Secure Search toolbar before 18.1.7.598 and AVG Safeguard before 18.1.7.644 does not implement domain-based access control for method calls, which allows remote attackers to trigger the downloading and execution of arbitrary programs via a crafted web site.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from avg. Update safeguard 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
avgsafeguard0Affected
avgsecure_search_toolbar0Affected

References

Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/960193Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/960193

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2956?

CVE-2014-2956 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting avg safeguard. It was published on July 8, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-2956?

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-2014-2956?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from avg. Update safeguard 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-2956?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-2956 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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