12709 : Microsoft HTML Parser Malformed Javascript DoS
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10 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Jan 03, 2005

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Microsoft's HTML parser library contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when products which rely on the library process specially crafted HTML content, and will result in loss of availability for the service which makes use of the library. Details on the specific nature of the Microsoft HTML parser vulnerability are not available. GFI has provided some information as it relates to their MailSecurity and MailEssentials products.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service, Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Rumored / Private

Solution

 Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue in the Microsoft HTML parser.

Individual vendors have addressed the issue within their own products. GFI has provided patches for its vulnerable software.

Products
GFI Software
Watch-list
MailEssentials
Watch-list
 10.x
9
MailSecurity
Watch-list
 8.x

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  • Peter Kruse - kruseBrand New Doo Dookrusesecurity.dk - Combined Services & Integrated Solutions

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