Microsoft Internet Explorer 'winhlp32.exe' 'MsgBox()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Severity: MEDIUM
CVE Identifier: CVE-2010-0483
Advisory Date: MAR 02, 2010
DESCRIPTION
Microsoft Internet Explorer does not properly validate parameters passed to the MsgBox function. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to host a maliciously crafted web page and run arbitrary code if they could convince a user to visit the web page and then get them to press the F1 key in response to a pop up dialog box.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
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SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1004019
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1004019 - Microsoft Internet Explorer win32hlp Remote Code Execution
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Internet Explorer