MS.IE.Valid.File.DragDrop.Code.Embedded

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This indicates a possible exploit of a vulnerability in the drag-and-drop feature of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is due to the application's failure to validate drag and drop events. An attacker may create a malicious web page and send it to a potential victim as an email or a web link. If the user visits the malicious web site or views the malicious e-mail message, the attacker may be able to save a file on the user's system and execute arbitrary code.

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6

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Compromised of the affected system.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the security patch to the system as given in the Microsoft bulletins MS05-008 and MS05-014.

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)