MS.Visual.Basic.Hierarchical.FlexGrid

NameMS.Visual.Basic.Hierarchical.FlexGrid.ActiveX.Control.Access
Release DateDec 12, 2008
SeverityHigh
ImpactSystem Compromise
DescriptionThis indicates an attempt to exploit a memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Basic Runtime Extended Files.

The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the Hierarchical FlexGrid ActiveX Control handles specially crafted input. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected ProductsMicrosoft Visual Basic 6.0
Recommended ActionsApply patch:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-070.mspx.
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2008-4254
Microsoft Bulletin IDMS08-070   http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-070.mspx
Reference: VID-16739