SkipNavigation
Home | FAQ | Contact | Privacy Policy
US-CERT
American Flag
  Vulnerability
Notes
Database

Search Vulnerability Notes

Vulnerability Notes Help Information


 
 View Notes By
  Name

ID Number

CVE Name

Date Public

Date Published

Date Updated

Severity Metric
 Other Documents
  Technical Alerts

Technical Bulletins

Alerts

Security Tips

Vulnerability Note VU#959649

Microsoft Internet Explorer fails to properly handle embedded objects

Overview

Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) does not properly handle embedded dynamic objects. This vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

I. Description

IOleClientSite interface

According to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-013,

    The IOleClientSite interface is the primary means by which an embedded object obtains information about the location and extent of its display site, its moniker, its user interface, and other resources provided by its container. For more information, see the product documentation.

The Problem

IE fails to properly handle embedded dynamic objects allowing a remote attacker to gain access to IOleClientSite information. An attacker may be able to leverage that information in a way that could allow them to bypass IE security settings.

Considerations

More information is available in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-013.

II. Impact

By convincing a user to open a specially crafted web page, a remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable.

III. Solution

Apply an Update

This issue is addressed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-013.

Refer to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-013 for workarounds for this vulnerability.

Systems Affected

VendorStatusDate NotifiedDate Updated
Microsoft CorporationVulnerable11-Apr-2006

References


http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS06-013.mspx

Credit

This vulnerability was reported in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-013. Microsoft credits Heiko Schultze of SAP with providing information regarding this vulnerability.

This document was written by Jeff Gennari.

Other Information

Date Public:2006-04-11
Date First Published:2006-04-11
Date Last Updated:2006-04-11
CERT Advisory: 
CVE-ID(s):CVE-2006-1190
NVD-ID(s):CVE-2006-1190
US-CERT Technical Alerts: 
Metric:9.45
Document Revision:12

If you have feedback, comments, or additional information about this vulnerability, please send us email.
 

 
Page Corner Image
Produced 2006 by US-CERT, a government organization
Disclaimers and copyright information
Get Adobe Reader Get Adobe Reader