Its Ie - Again Again Again
Greeting's
Yup its IE and this thread is not about VML again.. It seems that there is a new vulnerability discovered right after VML patch came out :p.
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Vulnerability Note VU#753044
Microsoft Windows WebViewFolderIcon ActiveX integer overflow
Overview
The Microsoft Windows WebViewFolderIcon ActiveX control contains an integer overflow vulnerability. This may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.
I. Description
The Microsoft WebViewFolderIcon object is an ActiveX control that comes with Microsoft Windows. This control, which is provided by the file webvw.dll, provides support functionality for icons in the Windows Explorer Web view. The slice method of the WebViewFolderIcon control contains an integer overflow vulnerability.
II. Impact
By convincing a user to view a specially crafted HTML document (e.g., a web page or an HTML email message or attachment), an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user. The attacker could also cause Internet Explorer (or the program using the WebBrowser control) to crash.The complete impact of this vulnerability is not yet known.
III. Solution
: Solution.. is there a real solution.. either disable everything or use another browser.
Here is the solution as mentioned at the source :
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Disable the WebViewFolderIcon ActiveX control
The WebViewFolderIcon ActiveX control can be disabled by setting the kill bit for the following CLSID:
{844F4806-E8A8-11d2-9652-00C04FC30871}
More information about how to set the kill bit is available in Microsoft Support Document 240797.
Disable ActiveX
Disabling ActiveX controls in the Internet Zone (or any zone used by an attacker) appears to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. Instructions for disabling ActiveX in the Internet Zone can be found in the "Securing Your Web Browser" document and the Malicious Web Scripts FAQ.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/240797
http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/...ernet_Explorer
http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/malici..._FAQ.html#ie56
Here is the CVE :
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename...=CVE-2006-3730
PS : This is my 500th POST.
