SB2006093002 - Remote code execution in WebViewFolderIcon ActiveX control in Microsoft Windows

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2006-3730)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of input parameters passed to vulnerable setSlice() method in WebViewFolderIcon ActiveX control (Web View). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16564/
• https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms06-057