15466 : Microsoft IE Content Advisor Overflow
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Last Modified
10 months ago

Percent Complete
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Disclosure
Apr 12, 2005

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Apr 27, 2005

Solution
Unknown

Description

 A remote overflow exists in Windows. Internet Explorer fails to validate Content Advisor file content resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause 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 Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

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

Products
Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Windows
Watch-list
 2000 SP3
2000 SP4
XP SP1
XP SP2
XP 64-Bit SP1
XP 64-Bit 2003
98
98 SE
ME
Windows Server
Watch-list
 2003
2003 for Itanium

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  • Andres Tarasco - SIA Group

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