Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when a user visits a malicious web site that instanciates a Form 2.0 ActiveX component, and will result loss of availability of the browser.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s): Uninstall Microsoft Office 2003 or disable active scripting or disable activeX controls.
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