34404 : Microsoft IE Media Service Component Arbitrary File Rewrite
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2007-05-08

Description

Internet Explorer contains a flaw that may allow a context-dependent attacker to rewrite arbitrary files on a target system. The issue is triggered by an unspecified flaw in mdsauth.dll. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required, Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Patch / RCS
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
Watch-list
Internet Explorer
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References

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Credit

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 9.3
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2007-05-10 | Disagree?

Access_vector_2 Access_complexity_1 Authentication_2 Confidentiality_impact_2 Integrity_impact_2 Availability_impact_2

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