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Hyperlink Object Library Could Allow Remote Code Execution
An unchecked buffer exists in the Hyperlink Object Library which could allow an intruder to construct a hyperlink that, when clicked by a user, could allow the intruder to take complete control of a user's system.
ITPro Today
February 8, 2005
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ReportedFebruary 8, 2005 by Microsoft
VERSIONS AFFECTED
DESCRIPTION
An uncheckedbuffer exists in the Hyperlink Object Library which could allow anintruder to construct a hyperlink that, when clicked by a user, couldallow the intruder to take complete control of a user's system.
VENDOR RESPONSE
Microsoft has releasedSecurity Bulletin MS05-015, "Vulnerabilityin Hyperlink Object Library Could Allow Remote Code Execution(888113),"and an associated patch.
CREDIT
Anna Hollingzworth
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