Winzip FileView ActiveX Control Unsafe Method Exposure Code Execution

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  Severity: MEDIUM

  CVE Identifier: CVE-2006-5198

  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

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  DESCRIPTION

The WZFILEVIEW.FileViewCtrl.61 ActiveX control (aka Sky Software "FileView" ActiveX control) for WinZip 10.0 before build 7245 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified "unsafe methods."

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000856

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000856 - Microsoft Internet Explorer WinZip FileView ActiveX Control Unsafe Method Exposure Code Execution

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

• WinZip WinZip 10.0 before 7245