Microsoft Visual Studio WmiScriptUtils.dll code execution

visualstudio-wmiscriptuti-code-execution (29915) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Microsoft Visual Studio could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a vulnerability in the WmiScriptUtils.dll. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web page, which will load the WMI Object Broker ActiveX control from WmiScriptUtils.dll allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the victim.

Platforms Affected:

  • Microsoft, Visual Studio 2005

Remedy:

Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-073. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Oct 30, 2006

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