8.7
HIGH CVSS 4.0
CVE-2021-47705
CNC_Ctrl DllUnregisterServer Access Violation
Description

COMMAX UMS Client ActiveX Control 1.7.0.2 contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing excessively long string arrays through multiple functions. Attackers can exploit improper boundary validation in CNC_Ctrl.dll to cause heap corruption and potentially gain system-level access.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 9, 2025, 9:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 9, 2025, 9:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update ActiveX control to patch heap-based buffer overflow and prevent code execution.
  • Update COMMAX UMS Client ActiveX Control to the latest version.
  • Apply vendor-provided security patches for CNC_Ctrl.dll.
  • Validate input to prevent excessively long strings.
  • Restrict execution of untrusted ActiveX controls.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-47705.

URL Resource
https://www.commax.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50232
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cncctrl-dllunregisterserver-access-violation
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2021-5664.php
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-47705 vulnerability over time.

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Dec. 09, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description COMMAX UMS Client ActiveX Control 1.7.0.2 contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing excessively long string arrays through multiple functions. Attackers can exploit improper boundary validation in CNC_Ctrl.dll to cause heap corruption and potentially gain system-level access.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CWE CWE-787
    Added Reference https://www.commax.com
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50232
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cncctrl-dllunregisterserver-access-violation
    Added Reference https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2021-5664.php
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.7
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