Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Virtual CD ActiveX issue that can let a remote attacker run commands through the vulnerable control. Business risk is concentrated on legacy Windows endpoints where Virtual CD 9 remains installed and ActiveX can be invoked from untrusted content. Likely exposure is limited to legacy endpoints with Virtual CD 9.0.0.2 and vc9api.DLL 9.0.0.57 installed, especially where the ActiveX control can be loaded by untrusted web content. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact if present. It is unlikely to affect modern standard builds, but any remaining vulnerable ActiveX deployment should be removed or tightly controlled. Mitigation focus: Check vendor guidance for fixed or supported Virtual CD versions.; Remove Virtual CD 9.0.0.2 where it is no longer required.; Disable or restrict the vulnerable ActiveX control on managed endpoints..
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- 3967CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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