27855 : Microsoft IE document.getElementByID Crafted CSS Arbitrary Code Execution
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Timeline

Vendor Informed Date Disclosure Date
2006-06-14 2006-08-08

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code. The issue is triggered when a user accesses a malicious web site that contains JavaScript. It is possible that the flaw may allow to execute arbitrary code resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Private
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Technical

The specific vulnerability exists due to improper handling of CSS class
values. Accessing a specially crafted CSS element via
document.getElementByID causes a memory corruption eventually leading
to code execution.

Solution

Microsoft has released a patch to address this issue. Additionally, it is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s):
Disable active scripting.

Products

Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Internet Explorer
Watch-list
6

References

Tools & Filters

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Credit

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.5
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2006-08-09 | Disagree?

Access_vector_2 Access_complexity_2 Authentication_2 Confidentiality_impact_1 Integrity_impact_1 Availability_impact_1

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