MS.Agent.URL.Parsing.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attempt to exploit a vulnerability in a Microsoft Agent ActiveX control.
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted URLs that result in memory corruption.
Affected Products
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (Itanium)
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1 (Itanium)
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 (Itanium)
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the patch, available from the following web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS07-020.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |