Security readout for executives and security teams
This older flaw affects a WorkSite Web file-transfer ActiveX component. A malicious web page could trigger memory corruption in the vulnerable control and potentially run code on a user’s machine. The sources identify WorkSite Web 8.2 before SP1 P2 as affected; there is no cited evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still using WorkSite Web 8.2 before SP1 P2 and client systems where the vulnerable ActiveX control remains installed and enabled. Treat this as a high-priority legacy exposure if WorkSite Web or old ActiveX-dependent workflows remain in use. Modern environments without the product or control are unlikely to be affected. Mitigation focus: Upgrade WorkSite Web 8.2 deployments to SP1 P2 or a vendor-supported later release.; Inventory systems for iManFile.cab and Web TransferCtrl Class 8,2,1,4.; Remove or disable unsupported vulnerable ActiveX components where business operations allow..
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- worksite-webtransferctrl-code-execution(41699)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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