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CVE-2014-2956: ScriptHelperApi in the AVG ScriptHelper ActiveX control in ScriptHelper.exe in AVG Secure Search toolbar be...

ScriptHelperApi in the AVG ScriptHelper ActiveX control in ScriptHelper.exe in AVG Secure Search toolbar before 18.1.7.598 and AVG Safeguard before 18.1.7.644 does not implement domain-based access control for method calls, which allows remote attackers to trigger the downloading and execution of arbitrary programs via a crafted web site.

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A vulnerable AVG browser add-on component could let a malicious website cause a Windows endpoint to download and run arbitrary programs. This is primarily a legacy-client risk, but it is serious where AVG Secure Search toolbar or AVG Safeguard remains installed. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints with AVG Secure Search toolbar before 18.1.7.598 or AVG Safeguard before 18.1.7.644 installed, especially where ActiveX-capable browsing remains possible. Prioritize remediation on managed Windows endpoints where the affected AVG components are still installed. The business risk is arbitrary code execution from web content, but urgency depends on whether these legacy components remain in the fleet. Mitigation focus: Upgrade AVG Secure Search toolbar to 18.1.7.598 or later.; Upgrade AVG Safeguard to 18.1.7.644 or later.; Remove unsupported AVG toolbar or safeguard components where business use is unnecessary..

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