28841 : Microsoft IE daxctle.ocx Spline Function Call Overflow
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Disclosure

Aug 27, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

A remote overflow exists in Microsoft Internet Explorer. The browser fails to check the bounds on the spline function call resulting in a heap overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary code to execute with the permissions of the browser resulting in a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability.

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 upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s): Disable active scripting or execution of activeX controls. Alternatively, it is possible to set the kill bit for the vulnerable activeX control.

Products

Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Internet Explorer
Watch-list
6.0

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  • nop - nopBrand New Doo Dooxsec.org - XSec

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