XMLHTTP zero-day exploit

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Nov 7, 2006

ActiveX vulnerability in use by attackers.

A new flaw in Microsoft's XML Core Services 4.0 is in active use by malicious websites, with attackers using the vulnerability to initiate drive-by downloads of malware. With exploits expected to become more widespread as details of the vulnerability spread, Secunia have rated the flaw 'extremely critical'.

The flaw, in the XMLHTTP 4.0 ActiveX Control, allows remote code execution over the network. SANS have confirmed the flaw is 'in the wild', while Microsoft have stated in their advisory that among Windows users, only those running the full security features of Windows Server 2003 are protected. They have issued several workaround preventative measures, and advised users to ensure their anti-virus software is up to date

The Secunia alert is here.

Posted on 07 November 2006 by Virus Bulletin

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