18611 : Microsoft IE Web Folder Cross-Domain Code Execution
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10 months ago

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90%

Disclosure
Aug 09, 2005

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Windows contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code. The issue is triggered when browsing from a Web page to a Web folder using WebDAV, and URLs are not properly validated by the Internet Explorer cross-domain security model, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Other
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
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 SP4
XP SP1
XP SP2
XP Professional x64 Edition
98
98 SE
ME
Windows Server
Watch-list
 2003
2003 SP1
2003 for Itanium
2003 for Itanium SP1
2003 x64 Edition

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