Parameter Validation Memory Corruption Vulnerability

  Severity: HIGH
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-4258
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

 Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1 does not properly validate parameters during calls to navigation methods, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document that triggers memory corruption, aka "Parameter Validation Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1003117
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1003117 - Parameter Validation Memory Corruption Vulnerability

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • microsoft internet_explorer 5.01
  • microsoft internet_explorer 6
  • microsoft internet_explorer 7

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