Title: WinDVD IASystemInfo.dll ActiveX Control ApplicationType Property Overflow
Info
Disclosure
Mar 21, 2007
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
A buffer overflow exists in WinDVD. The IASystemInfo.dll ActiveX control fails to validate data handled by the ApplicationType property resulting in a stack overflow. With a specially crafted website, a context-dependent attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Workaround
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
Uncoordinated Disclosure
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: set the kill-bit on the IASystemInfo.dll ActiveX Control for the following CLSIDs:
{B727C210-2022-11D4-B2C6-0050DA1BD906}
{B727C212-2022-11D4-B2C6-0050DA1BD906}
{B727C217-2022-11D4-B2C6-0050DA1BD906}
{B727C219-2022-11D4-B2C6-0050DA1BD906}
{B727C21B-2022-11D4-B2C6-0050DA1BD906}
{B727C21D-2022-11D4-B2C6-0050DA1BD906}
{B727C220-2022-11D4-B2C6-0050DA1BD906}
{B727C222-2022-11D4-B2C6-0050DA1BD906}
See Microsoft KB article 240797 for more details.