26836 : Microsoft IE OutlookExpress.AddressBook COM Object NULL Dereference
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2006-07-03

Description

Microsoft IE contains a flaw that may allow a local denial of service. The issue is triggered when a COM object in OutlookExpress.AddressBook is referred to a null pointer, and will result in loss of availability for the service.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service
Impact: Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Public

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

Microsoft Corporation

Internet Explorer

References

CVE ID: 2005-4840 (see also: NVD)
Metasploit ID: 26836
ISS X-Force ID: 34755
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-03/0007.html
Other Advisory URL: http://browserfun.blogspot.com/2006/07/mobb-3-outlookexpressaddressbook_02.html
Generic Exploit URL: http://metasploit.com/users/hdm/tools/browserfun/mobb_003.html
Keyword: MoBB #3

Credit

hdm - Metasploit

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 4.3
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2007-06-11 | Disagree?

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