OSVDB ID: 9070

Title: Microsoft IE dragDrop Arbitrary File Upload (What a Drag II)

Info

Disclosure

Aug 18, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Aug 18, 2004

Solution

Unknown

Description

Microsoft IE contains a flaw that may allow an attacker to upload a malicious file. The issue is triggered when a user attempts a drag and drop action on a malicious html page. It is possible that the flaw may allow the saving of an arbitrary file in the startup folder which will be executed after the next reboot resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation, Other
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Public
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

Internet Explorer

6.0

References

Credit

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