Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old remote code execution issue in QuikSoft EasyMail MailStore ActiveX. If a vulnerable ActiveX control is reachable from a browser or legacy application, a remote attacker could trigger a buffer overflow and run code. Exposure is likely limited to systems still using emmailstore.dll 6.5.0.3. Most likely exposure is legacy Windows endpoints or internal applications that still load the EasyMail MailStore ActiveX control. Modern environments without this control, ActiveX support, or Internet Explorer-style trust paths are unlikely to be exposed. Prioritize if the organization has legacy Windows applications, ActiveX controls, or Internet Explorer dependencies. If no EasyMail MailStore ActiveX deployment exists, business urgency is low after validation. Mitigation focus: Check QuikSoft or vendor guidance for fixed versions or retirement advice.; Remove or disable the EasyMail MailStore ActiveX control where not required.; Block untrusted sites from running ActiveX controls in legacy browsers..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- easymail-activex-bo(47207)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- 7402CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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