Intrusion PreventionMS.XML.Core.Service.XMLHTTP.ActiveX.Remote.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a memory corruption vulnerability
in Microsoft XML Core Services.
The vulnerability is located in the XMLHTTP ActiveX Control through
miss-use of "setRequestHeader()" method. It may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application using the affected ActiveX control. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause the program to crash,resulting in a denial of service condition.
Affected Products
Microsoft Corporation: Microsoft Internet Explorer Any version
Microsoft Corporation: Windows 95
Microsoft Corporation: Windows 98
Microsoft Corporation: Windows 98 Second Edition
Microsoft Corporation: Windows Me
Microsoft Corporation: Windows XP
Microsoft Corporation: Windows 2000 Any version
Microsoft Corporation: Windows 2003 Any version
Microsoft Corporation: Windows NT 4.0
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply patch, available from the web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS06-071.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 13551 |
| Created | Nov 05, 2006 |
| Updated | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2006-5745 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 97.16% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | All |