OSVDB ID: 2707

Title: Microsoft IE Drag and Drop Arbitrary File Installation

Info

Disclosure

Feb 13, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a flaw in its handling of certain drag-and-drop events. The issue is triggered when a malicious web site is able to predict and exploit the timing of a drag-and-drop operation. It is possible that the flaw may allow a malicious user to install arbitrary files in sensitive locations that may enable further system compromise, resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation, Race Condition
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Rumored
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s): 1) Set a Kill Bit on the Shell.Explorer Control 2) Prevent Automatic Navigation to Local Intranet Zone (Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP1) 3) Disable Active Scripting

Products

Microsoft Corporation

Internet Explorer

5.01
5.5
6.0

References

Credit

  • Matthew Murphy - mattmurphykc.rr.com -


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