OSVDB ID: 33629 Title: Microsoft IE Animated Cursor (.ani) Handling Arbitrary Command Execution |
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Description |
A remote overflow exists in Microsoft Internet Explorer. The browser fails to check the buffer on animated cursors and icons resulting in a stack buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can execute arbitrary code resulting in a loss of integrity. |
Classification |
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Public, Exploit Commercial 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. |
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Unknown or Incomplete |