Microsoft Internet Explorer FTP URI Arbitrary FTP Server Command Execution

Publish date: February 15, 2011
  Severity: HIGH
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2004-1166
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

 CRLF injection vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.2800.1106 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary FTP commands via an ftp:// URL that contains a URL-encoded newline ("%0a") before the FTP command, which causes the commands to be inserted into the resulting FTP session, as demonstrated using a PORT command.

  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: 1000738
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000738 - Microsoft Internet Explorer FTP URI Arbitrary FTP Server Command Execution

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6

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