OSVDB ID: 36395 Title: Microsoft IE ActiveX (pdwizard.ocx) Unspecified Memory Corruption |
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Internet Explorer contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to remotely execute arbitrary code. The issue is due to an unspecified vulnerability in the pdwizard.ocx Active X object and is related to MS VB6 objects and memory corruption. It is possible that the flaw may result in a loss of integrity. |
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Remote / Network Access,
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Attack Type: Input Manipulation, Other Impact: Loss of Integrity Solution: Patch / RCS Exploit: Exploit Unknown Disclosure: OSVDB Verified, Vendor Verified |
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Microsoft has released MS07-45 to address this issue. Additionally, it is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s): prevent COM objects from running in IE and/or configure Internet and Local Intranet security zone settings to "High" to prompt before running ActiveX Controls and Active Scripting in these zones. |
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Unknown or Incomplete |