MS.Agent.URL.Parsing.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

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-logoAffected 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 logoImpact

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

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the patch, available from the following web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS07-020.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)