25338 : Microsoft Exchange Collaboration Data Objects Crafted Email Code Execution
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2006-05-09

Description

Microsoft Exchange contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code. The issue is triggered due to an error within the EXCDO (Exchange Collaboration Data Objects) and CDOEX (Collaboration Data Objects for Exchange) functionality when processing iCal and vCal properties in email messages. It is possible that the flaw may allow remote code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

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

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, the vendor has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products

Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Exchange Server
Watch-list
2003 SP1
2003 SP2
2000 Post-Service Pack 3 Update Rollup of August 2004

References

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Credit

Unknown or Incomplete

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.5
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2006-05-10 | Disagree?

Access_vector_2 Access_complexity_2 Authentication_2 Confidentiality_impact_1 Integrity_impact_1 Availability_impact_1

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