MS.Visual.Basic.DataGrid.ActiveX.Control.Memory.Corruption

Release Date Oct 21, 2011
Severity high
Impact System Compromise: Remote attackers can run arbitrary code.
Description This indicates a possible attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Basic Runtime Extended Files. The vulnerability is caused by an error when the the DataGrid ActiveX Control handles specially crafted input. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0
Recommended Actions Apply the patch: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-070.mspx
Coverage IPS VCM
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) CVE-2008-4252
Reference/s http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/MS08-070.mspx (MS-ID)

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