MS.Visual.Basic.Charts.ActiveX.Remote.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Basic Runtime Extended Files.
The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the "Charts" ActiveX Control handles specially crafted input. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code.
Recommended Actions
Apply patch:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-070.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |