Title: Microsoft IE RDS.DataControl SysAllocStringLen Invalid Length Issue
Info
Disclosure
Jul 07, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
A local overflow exists in Internet Explorer 6. The browser fails to control length boundaries of the 'URL' attribute of the 'RDS.DataControl' object resulting in a page violation/heap overflow. This may allow an attacker to crash the browser or execute arbitrary code.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Rumored
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.