OSVDB ID: 31323

Title: Microsoft IE DIV Tag and HTML CSS Float Properties Arbitrary Code Execution

Info

Disclosure

Nov 14, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Nov 14, 2006

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to corrupt memory. The issue is triggered when a user visits a maliciously crafted web page that contains layout combinations involving DIV tags and HTML CSS float properties. It is possible that the flaw may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Patch / RCS
Exploit: Exploit Private, Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified, Vendor Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products

Microsoft Corporation

Internet Explorer

6
5

References

Credit

  • Sam Thomas -   -


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/31323