RealNetworks Arcade Games StubbyUtil.ProcessMgr ActiveX Arbitrary Code Execution
Vulnerability Description
The RealNetworks RealArcade platform includes an ActiveX control (InstallerDlg.dll, version 2.6.0.445) that exposes a method named Exec via the StubbyUtil.ProcessMgr COM object. This method allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on a victim's Windows machine without proper validation or restrictions. This platform was sometimes referred to or otherwise known as RealArcade or Arcade Games and has since consolidated with RealNetworks' platform, GameHouse.
Impact Analysis
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Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- rgod
References
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17105
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17149
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/real_arcade_installerdlg.rb
- https://advisories.checkpoint.com/defense/advisories/public/2011/cpai-2011-347.html
- https://www.gamehouse.com/
- https://archive.org/details/com.real.arcade
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/real-networks-arcade-games-activex-arbitrary-code-execution
Affected Vendor
RealNetworks
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Timeline
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.