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MS.IE.XML.Page.Object.Type.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles XML pages which include malformed object tags. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending crafted XML pages.

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 and earlier versions

Impact logoImpact

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

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply patches, available from the web sites:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS03-032.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS03-040.mspx

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
ID 29940
Created Nov 08, 2011
Updated Apr 23, 2014
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Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App IE