Microsoft Internet Explorer Dynamic HTML behaviors allows an attacker to execute code

ie-dhtml-code-execution (13376) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Microsoft Internet Explorer could allow a remote attacker to execute code on the system, caused by improper handling of Dynamic HTML (DHTML) behaviors in the restricted zone. A remote attacker could create a specially-crafted URL link, which would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the Internet zone, once the link is clicked. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a malicious Web page and hosting it on a Web site or by sending it to a victim as an HTML email.


Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in the latest Microsoft Security Bulletin. See References.

— OR —

Use Microsoft Automatic Update if it is supported by your operating system. The original bulletin issued by Microsoft has been superseded.

References:

Platforms Affected:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP3
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 SP2
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 Gold

Reported:

Oct 06, 2003

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