21763 : Microsoft IE Embedded CLSID COM Object Arbitrary Code Execution
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about 1 year ago

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Disclosure
Dec 13, 2005

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Keywords

 aka a variant of the "COM Object Instantiation Memory Corruption Vulnerability"

Description

 Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to corrupt memory. The issue is triggered when the user accesses a maliciously crafted web page that instantiates COM objects which were not intended for use with IE, as ActiveX controls. It is possible that the flaw may allow for arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Microsoft has released a patch to address this issue. Additionally, it is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s):
Disable ActiveX controls

Products
Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Internet Explorer
Watch-list
 5.01 SP4
6.x
5.5 SP2

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