Webpage.Link.Overlong.Hostname.Memory.Corruption

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attempt to exploit a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the URL processor of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the application handles a webpage containing a link to an overly long hostname. An attacker can trick an unsuspecting user into visiting a malicious webpage and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application or possibly cause a denial of service condition.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Internet Explorer 5
Internet Explorer 6

Impact logoImpact

Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
System compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Refer to the vendor's web site for suggested work around.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/MS05-020.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2021-06-14 18.097