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.
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