High

Stack Buffer Overflow in ICONICS Dialog Wrapper ActiveX (DlgWrapper.dll)

IdentifiersCVE-2006-6488CWE-121

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the DoModal function of the Dialog Wrapper Module ActiveX control (DlgWrapper.dll) prior to version 8.4.166.0, as used by ICONICS OPC Enabled Gauge, Switch, and Vessel ActiveX controls. The vulnerability is triggered by supplying an overly long value to the FileName or Filter arguments, allowing an attacker to overwrite the stack and potentially execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the control.

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ANALYST BRIEF

Impact, mitigation & remediation

What it means. What to do now. Patch path, mitigations, and the assume-compromise checklist.

Impact

What an attacker gets, and what they’ve been doing with it.

Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the vulnerable ActiveX control, typically via a malicious web page or document that instantiates the control and passes a long FileName or Filter argument. This can lead to full system compromise if the user has administrative privileges.

Mitigation

If you can’t patch tonight, do this now.

Disable or set the kill bit for the vulnerable ActiveX control in Internet Explorer to prevent instantiation in the browser. Restrict access to untrusted web content and consider running browsers with reduced privileges. Employ network and host-based intrusion prevention systems to detect and block exploit attempts.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade the Dialog Wrapper Module ActiveX control (DlgWrapper.dll) to version 8.4.166.0 or later, as this version addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability. Ensure all affected ICONICS OPC Enabled Gauge, Switch, and Vessel ActiveX controls are updated accordingly.

PUBLIC EXPLOITS

Exploits

No valid public exploits. Mallory filtered out 1 candidate as fakes, detection scripts, or README-only repos.

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EXPOSURE SURFACE

Affected products & vendors

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VendorProductType

ICONICSDialog Wrapper Module Activex Controlapplication

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ACTIVITY FEED

Recent activity

1 sources tracked across advisories and community write-ups. News coverage will land here when it surfaces.

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Threat actor evidence

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Associated malware

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Detection signatures

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Vendor-by-vendor mapping

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