MS.IE.Groove.Insecure.Library.Loading
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is caused by the way the vulnerable application loads certain .dll files. As a result, a remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7 Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2**
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2**
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 9
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2**
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2**
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Refer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS11-099.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
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