Microsoft HeartbeatCtl ActiveX control buffer overflow
| microsoft-heartbeatctl-bo (41940) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft HeartbeatCtl ActiveX control is vulnerable to a buffer overflow. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web page that passes an overly long string to the Host parameter, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the victim or cause the victim's browser to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, HeartbeatCtl ActiveX Control
Remedy:
Refer to MS07-069 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- MS07-069, Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-069 - Critical at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-069.mspx.
- BID-28882: Microsoft 'HeartbeatCtl' ActiveX Control Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-6255: Buffer overflow in the Microsoft HeartbeatCtl ActiveX control in HRTBEAT.OCX allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Host argument to an unspecified method.
- US-CERT VU#570089: Microsoft HeartbeatCtl ActiveX control buffer overflow
Reported:
Apr 21, 2008
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