Title: Microsoft IE Embedded CLSID COM Object Arbitrary Code Execution
Info
Disclosure
Dec 13, 2005
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to corrupt memory. The issue is triggered when the user accesses a maliciously crafted web page that instantiates COM objects which were not intended for use with IE, as ActiveX controls. It is possible that the flaw may allow for arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
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 ActiveX controls