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Symantec.ConsoleUtilities.ActiveX.Control.Code.Execution

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This indicates an attack attempt against a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Symantec's ConsoleUtilities ActiveX Control.
The vulnerability can be exploited by sending an overly long string to the "BrowseAndSaveFile()" method.

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AeXNSConsoleUtilities.dll Version 6.0.0.1846

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System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

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Currently we are unaware of any vendor supplied patches or updates.

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IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
ID 29792
Created Oct 25, 2011
Updated Nov 09, 2021
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon
CVE ID CVE-2009-3031
Exploit Prediction Score 95.42%
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App Other