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Microsoft Internet Explorer XML Parsing Code Execution Vulnerability

Last Update Date: 28 Jan 2011 Release Date: 10 Dec 2008 4550 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

A remote code execution vulnerability exists as an invalid pointer reference in the data binding function of Internet Explorer. When data binding is enabled (which is the default state), it is possible under certain conditions for an object to be released without updating the array length, leaving the potential to access the deleted object's memory space. This can cause Internet Explorer to exit unexpectedly, in a state that is exploitable.

An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a specially crafted Web page. When a user views the Web page, the vulnerability could allow remote code execution. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the logged-on user.


Impact

  • Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

  • Internet Explorer 5.01
  • Internet Explorer 6
  • Internet Explorer 7
  • Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2

Solutions

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