MS.Windows.DHTML.Editing.Component.Remote.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a remote Code Execution vulnerability in the DHTML Editing Component ActiveX Control.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable component handles a specially crafted Web page. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the patch, available from the web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-046.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2020-10-12 16.941 Name:MS.
DHTML.
Editing.
Component.
ActiveX.
Remote.
Code.
Execution:MS.
Windows.
DHTML.
Editing.
Component.
Remote.
Code.
Execution