CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-2627: Code Injection

First published: Wed Aug 19 2009(Updated: )

Insecure method vulnerability in the Acer LunchApp (aka AcerCtrls.APlunch) ActiveX control in acerctrl.ocx allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the Run method, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-6121.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Acer Lunchapp

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-2627?

    CVE-2009-2627 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-2627?

    To mitigate CVE-2009-2627, users should uninstall the Acer LunchApp or apply any patches provided by Acer.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-2627?

    CVE-2009-2627 can be exploited through remote code execution attacks via the insecure Run method in the ActiveX control.

  • What versions of Acer LunchApp are affected by CVE-2009-2627?

    CVE-2009-2627 affects all versions of the Acer LunchApp ActiveX control identified as acerctrl.ocx.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2009-2627?

    Yes, user interaction is typically required for exploitation of CVE-2009-2627, as the ActiveX control must be initialized.

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