CVE-2020-7803 : Security Advisory and Response

Zoneplayer ActiveX File Download Vulnerability in IMGTech Co,Ltd Zoneplayer 2.0.1.4 and prior versions allows arbitrary code execution.

Understanding CVE-2020-7803

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the ZInsX.ocx ActiveX Control in Zoneplayer.

What is CVE-2020-7803?

The vulnerability in the ZInsX.ocx ActiveX Control in Zoneplayer allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on Windows systems.

The Impact of CVE-2020-7803

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.8, indicating a high severity level with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-7803

The technical details of the Zoneplayer ActiveX File Download Vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability Type: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
File Download vulnerability in ZInsX.ocx

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Zoneplayer
Vendor: IMGTech Co,Ltd
Versions Affected: 2.0.1.4 and prior

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-7803.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable the ActiveX control in Zoneplayer
Implement network-level controls to block malicious ActiveX content

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Zoneplayer to the latest version
Conduct security assessments to identify and remediate vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by IMGTech Co,Ltd to address the vulnerability