Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old client-side code execution flaw tied to Tumbleweed SecureTransport FileTransfer ActiveX. If legacy users still have the vulnerable control installed or served from older SecureTransport systems, a remote attacker could potentially run code in the user’s context. Exposure is most likely in legacy Windows and Internet Explorer environments using SecureTransport FileTransfer ActiveX from Tumbleweed SecureTransport Server versions before 4.6.1 Hotfix 20. Modern environments without this ActiveX control are less likely exposed. Treat as high priority only if legacy SecureTransport ActiveX use remains. The business risk is workstation compromise through a file-transfer component, but exposure depends on obsolete client technology still being deployed. Mitigation focus: Upgrade SecureTransport to 4.6.1 Hotfix 20 or later vendor-supported guidance.; Remove or disable the vulnerable SecureTransport FileTransfer ActiveX control where present.; Restrict legacy Internet Explorer and ActiveX use on managed endpoints..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- securetransport-filetransfer-activex-bo(41692)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- 5398CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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