Microsoft Internet Explorer uninitialized object code execution
| ie-uninitialized-object-code-execution (34626) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Internet Explorer could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a memory corruption vulnerability that occurs when Internet Explorer attempts to access objects that were not initialized or have been deleted. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web page.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4
- Microsoft, Internet Explorer 6 SP1
- Microsoft, Internet Explorer 6
- Microsoft, Internet Explorer 7
- Microsoft, Windows 2000 SP4
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server SP1 Itanium
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server SP2 Itanium
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server SP1
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server SP1 x64
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server SP2
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server SP2 x64
- Microsoft, Windows Vista
- Microsoft, Windows Vista x64
- Microsoft, Windows XP SP2
- Microsoft, Windows XP SP2 Professional x64
- 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 The original bulletin issued by Microsoft has been superseded.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 MS07-033, Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (933566) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-033.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-045, Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (937143) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-045.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-057, Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (939653) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS07-057.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-069, Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (942615) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-069.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-010, Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (944533) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-010.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-024, Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (947864) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-024.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-031, Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (950759) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-031.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-045, Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (953838) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-045.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-058, Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (956390) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-058.mspx.
- ZDI-07-038, Microsoft Internet Explorer Prototype Dereference Code Execution Vulnerability at http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-038.html.
- ASA-2007-258: MS07-033 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (933566)
- BID-24418: Microsoft Internet Explorer Prototype Variable Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-1751: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing Internet Explorer to access an uninitialized or deleted object, related to prototype variables and table cells, aka Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2007-2153: Microsoft Internet Explorer Spoofing and Remote Command Execution (MS07-033)
- SA25627: Internet Explorer Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1018235: Microsoft Internet Explorer Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Reported:
Jun 12, 2007
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