Title: Microsoft IE ActiveX Object Code Arbitrary Command Execution (Qhosts)
Info
Disclosure
Sep 07, 2003
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Sep 07, 2003
Solution
Unknown
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitary commands on a user's system. The issue is triggered when a user accesses a maliciously crafted HTML page. It is possible that the flaw may allow execution of arbitary commands resulting in a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Microsoft has released a patch to address this issue. Additionally, it is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s):
Disable execution of activeX controls