MS.IE.ActiveX.Control.Call.Memory

NameMS.IE.ActiveX.Control.Call.Memory.Corruption
Release DateJun 11, 2009
SeverityHigh
ImpactDenial of service
System compromise
DescriptionThis indicates an attack attempt against a memory-corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer.

The vulnerability is due to the software's handling of certain ActiveX Control calls. Attackers may exploit this to execute arbtirary code or cause denial of service.
Affected ProductsMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and 7.0
Recommended ActionsPlease refer to Microsoft advisory for further details or patches:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms09-019.mspx
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2009-1528
Microsoft Bulletin IDMS09-019   http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms09-019.mspx
Reference: VID-17499