Sun.Java.WebStart.dnsResolve.ActiveX.Control.Buffer.Overflow

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This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Sun Java WebStart DnsResolve ActiveX Control.
The vulnerability, which is located in the "wsdetect.dll" ActiveX control, can be exploited through misuse of the "dnsResolve" 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 user's browser session to crash, resulting in a Denial of Service condition.

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Sun JRE (Linux Production Release) 1.6_10
Sun JRE (Linux Production Release) 1.6
Sun Java Web Start
+ Sun SDK (Linux Production Release) 1.3

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

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Currently we are not aware of any vendor supplied patch for this issue.

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)