Microsoft Windows JScript code execution
| ms-jscript-code-execution (26805) |  High Risk |
Description:
A memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft JScript could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by hosting a malicious JScript file on a Web site and then persuading a victim to visit the site.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, JScript 5.1
- Microsoft, JScript 5.5
- Microsoft, JScript 5.6
- Microsoft, Windows 2000 SP4
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server x64
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server Itanium
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server SP1 Itanium
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server SP1
- Microsoft, Windows XP SP2
- Microsoft, Windows XP SP1
- Microsoft, Windows XP Professional x64
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 The original bulletin issued by Microsoft has been superseded.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-023, Vulnerability in Microsoft JScript Could Allow Remote Code Execution (917344) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS06-023.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-022, Vulnerability in VBScript and JScript Scripting Engines Could Allow Remote Code Execution (944338) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-022.mspx.
- ASA-2006-126: Windows Security Updates for June 2006 - (MS06-021 - MS06-032)
- BID-18359: Microsoft JScript Memory Corruption Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-1313: Microsoft JScript 5.1, 5.5, and 5.6 on Windows 2000 SP4, and 5.6 on Windows XP, Server 2003, Windows 98 and Windows Me, will release objects early in certain cases, which results in memory corruption and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- OSVDB ID: 26434: Microsoft JScript Object Release Memory Corruption
- SA20620: Microsoft JScript Memory Corruption Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1016283: Microsoft JScript Memory Corruption Bug Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- US-CERT VU#390044: Microsoft JScript memory corruption vulnerability
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-2321: Microsoft Windows JScript Remote Command Execution Vulnerability (MS06-023)
Reported:
Jun 13, 2006
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