CVE-2005-3693: The AxWebRemoveCtrl ActiveX control for uninstalling the SunnComm MediaMax DRM allows remote attackers to down

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HIGH 9.3MITIGATE

CVE-2005-3693 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting axwebremovectrl. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The AxWebRemoveCtrl ActiveX control for uninstalling the SunnComm MediaMax DRM allows remote attackers to download and execute arbitrary code, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2005-3650.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.7% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-11-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sunncomm mediamax

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-11-19 01:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sunncomm mediamax axwebremovectrl MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy axwebremovectrl || rpm -q axwebremovectrl || axwebremovectrl --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-3693?

axwebremovectrl: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3693 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3693 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-3693 affect?

CVE-2005-3693 affects axwebremovectrl. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). The AxWebRemoveCtrl ActiveX control for uninstalling the SunnComm MediaMax DRM allows remote attackers to download and execute arbitrary code, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2005-3650.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3693?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

References

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