Microsoft Windows Explorer COM object code execution
| win-explorer-com-code-execution (25554) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Windows Explorer could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and take complete control over a victim's system, caused by a vulnerability regarding the handling of folders that have the same GUID as a COM object. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site or open a malicious email attachment.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, Windows 2000 SP4
- Microsoft, Windows 2003
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server x64
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server SP1 Itanium
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server SP1
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server Itanium
- Microsoft, Windows 98
- Microsoft, Windows 98SE
- Microsoft, Windows Me
- Microsoft, Windows XP SP2
- Microsoft, Windows XP Professional x64
- Microsoft, Windows XP SP1
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-015. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-015, Vulnerability in Windows Explorer Could Lead to Remote Code Execution (908531) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-015.mspx.
- US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA06-101A, Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer Vulnerabilities at http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-101A.html.
- ASA-2006-079: Windows Security Updates for April 2006 - (MS06-013 - MS06-017)
- BID-17464: Microsoft Windows Shell COM Object Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-0012: Unspecified vulnerability in Windows Explorer in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via attack vectors involving COM objects and crafted files and directories
- FrSIRT/ADV-2006-1320: Microsoft Windows Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS06-015)
- OSVDB ID: 24516: Microsoft Windows Explorer COM Object Handling Remote Code Execution
- SA19606: Microsoft Windows Explorer COM Object Handling Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1015897: Microsoft Windows Explorer COM Object Bug Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- US-CERT VU#641460: Microsoft Windows fails to properly handle COM objects
Reported:
Apr 11, 2006
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