Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a flaw that is triggered as user-supplied input is not properly sanitized when handling CTreeNode objects. This will result in a type confusion between a CTreeNode object and an ISpanQualifier instance, which will cause a use-after-free error that will corrupt memory. This may allow a remote attacker to cause a loss of availability for the system or potentially allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Classification
Location:
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Private
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified,
Coordinated Disclosure
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability. Check the vendor advisory or solution in the references section.
