CVE-2006-5658: BlooMooWeb ActiveX control (AidemATL.dll) allows remote attackers to (1) download arbitrary files via a URL in

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HIGH 7.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5658 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting bloomooweb activex control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BlooMooWeb ActiveX control (AidemATL.dll) allows remote attackers to (1) download arbitrary files via a URL in the bstrUrl parameter to the BW_DownloadFile method, (2) execute arbitrary local files via a file path in the bstrParams parameter to the BW_LaunchGame method, and (3) delete arbitrary files via a file path in the filePath parameter to the BW_DeleteTempFile method.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: studio achtundachtzig

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-03 00:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

studio achtundachtzig bloomooweb activex control DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bloomooweb-activex-control || rpm -q bloomooweb-activex-control || bloomooweb-activex-control --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bloomooweb-activex-control sudo apt install bloomooweb-activex-control=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.9> sudo apt-mark hold bloomooweb-activex-control

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list bloomooweb-activex-control sudo dnf downgrade bloomooweb-activex-control-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.9> sudo dnf versionlock add bloomooweb-activex-control

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-5658?

bloomooweb activex control: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5658 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5658 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-2006-5658 affect?

CVE-2006-5658 affects bloomooweb activex control. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). BlooMooWeb ActiveX control (AidemATL.dll) allows remote attackers to (1) download arbitrary files via a URL in the bstrUrl parameter to the BW_DownloadFile method, (2) execute arbitrary local files via a file path in the bstrParams paramete

How urgent is CVE-2006-5658?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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