OSVDB ID: 24095

Title: Microsoft IE Arbitrary HTA File Execution

Info

Disclosure

Mar 13, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute HTA files (HTML Applications) in the context of targeted users. The issue is triggered when unspecified condition occurs. It is possible that the flaw may allow to execute code and potentially to compromise affected system resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

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

Solution

Upgrade to version 7.0 Beta 2 Preview that was released on March 20, 2006 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Microsoft Corporation

Internet Explorer

6.0
6.0 SP1
6.0 SP2
7.0 Beta 2 Preview (March edition)

References

Credit

  • Jeffrey van der Stad - jeffreyvanderstad.net - Personal Page


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