A vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Internet Explorer, which could be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This flaw is due to a memory corruption error when processing a specially crafted "createTextRange()" call associated with a "checkbox" object, which could be exploited by attackers to remotely take complete control of an affected system by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted Web page.
Note : A fully functional exploit has been released.
Credits
Vulnerability reported by Stelian Ene
ChangeLog
2006-03-22 : Initial release
2006-03-23 : Exploits released
2006-03-23 : Microsoft Security Advisory (917077)
2006-04-11 : Updated Solution
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