Microsoft Internet Explorer download dialog box code execution
| ie-dialog-box-code-execution (23448) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5 and 6 running on Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE and Windows Me could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a vulnerability in the way Internet Explorer handles download dialog boxes and user input in a Web page. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by hosting a malicious Web site and persuading the victim to visit Web site. Once the victim visits the malicious site, the attacker could execute arbitrary code and take complete control of the affected system, if the victim were to interact with the site via certain keystrokes or mouse clicks.
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 The original bulletin issued by Microsoft has been superseded.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:
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-054: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (905915).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-004: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (910620).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-013: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (912812).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-021: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (916281).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-042: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (918899).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-067: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (922760).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-072: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (925454).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-016: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (928090).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-027: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (931768).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-033: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (933566).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-045: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (937143).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-057: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (939653).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-069: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (942615).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-010: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (944533).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-024: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (947864).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-031: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (950759).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-045: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (953838).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-058: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (956390).
- BID-15823: Microsoft Internet Explorer Dialog Manipulation Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-2829: Multiple design errors in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) overlaying a malicious new window above a file download box, then (2) using a keyboard shortcut and delaying the display of the file download box until the user hits a shortcut that activates the Run button, aka File Download Dialog Box Manipulation Vulnerability.
- SA15368: Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SA18064: Avaya Products Microsoft Windows Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SA18311: Nortel Centrex IP Client Manager Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1015349: Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer May Let Remote Users Obfuscate the Download Dialog Box
- VUPEN/ADV-2005-2867: Microsoft Internet Explorer Command Execution Vulnerabilities (MS05-054)
- VUPEN/ADV-2005-2909: Avaya Various Products Microsoft Windows Multiple Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 SP2
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1
- Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server x64
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server SP1 Itanium
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server SP1
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Itanium
- Microsoft Windows XP SP1
- Microsoft Windows XP SP2
- Microsoft Windows XP x64 Professional
Reported:
Dec 13, 2005
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