Title: Microsoft IE Data Stream Handling Memory Corruption
Info
Disclosure
Apr 08, 2008
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Apr 08, 2008
Description
A memory corruption flaw exists in Internet Explorer. The program fails to validate data streams resulting in a use-after-free condition. With a specially crafted website, a context-dependent attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required,
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified,
Coordinated Disclosure
OSVDB:
Context Dependent
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.