Microsoft Internet Explorer data stream code execution
| ie-data-stream-code-execution (41476) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Internet Explorer could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper handling of specially-crafted data streams. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web page, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to corrupt memory and execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the victim.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, Internet Explorer 5.01
- Microsoft, Internet Explorer 6
- Microsoft, Internet Explorer 6 SP1
- Microsoft, Internet Explorer 7
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in the latest Microsoft Security Bulletin. See References.
— OR —
Use Microsoft Automatic Update if it is supported by your operating system. The original bulletin issued by Microsoft has been superseded.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- HPSBST02329 SSRT080048 rev.1 HPSBST02329 SSRT080048 rev.1, Storage Management Appliance (SMA), Microsoft Patch Applicability MS08-018 to MS08-025 at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c01433452.
- IBM Internet Security Systems Protection Alert, April 8, 2008, Microsoft Internet Explorer File Registered Viewer Code Execution at http://www.iss.net/threats/291.html.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-024, Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (947864) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-024.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-031, Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (950759) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-031.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-045, Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (953838) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-045.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-058, Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (956390) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-058.mspx.
- NORTEL BULLETIN ID: 2008008773, Rev 1, Nortel Response to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-024 at http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=714032.
- NORTEL BULLETIN ID: 2008008788, Rev 1, Centrex IP Client Manager (CICM) response to Microsoft April security bulletin at http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=716807.
- Secunia Research 08/04/2008, Internet Explorer Data Stream Handling Vulnerability at http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-100/advisory/.
- BID-28552: Microsoft Internet Explorer Data Stream Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-1085: Use after free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6 through SP1, and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted data stream that triggers memory corruption, as demonstrated using an invalid MIME-type that does not have a registered handler.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1148: Microsoft Internet Explorer Data Stream Code Execution (MS08-024)
- SA27707: Internet Explorer Data Stream Handling Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1019801: Microsoft Internet Explorer Data Stream Processing Bug Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Reported:
Apr 08, 2008
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