Title: Microsoft IE Media Service Component Arbitrary File Rewrite
Info
Disclosure
May 08, 2007
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
Internet Explorer contains a flaw that may allow a context-dependent attacker to rewrite arbitrary files on a target system. The issue is triggered by an unspecified flaw in mdsauth.dll. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required,
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.