Title: Microsoft IE Setupctl ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Severity: MODERATE
Description:
There is a buffer overflow in the setupctl ActiveX control that used to ship with some versions of Microsoft's Internet Explorer. This ActiveX control is used to link to an update site at Microsoft and is marked 'Safe for Scripting' . Arbitrary commands may be executed if the ActiveX control is run in a malicious manner.
Affected Products:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0.0 for Windows 95
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0.0 for Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
References:
- Microsoft: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS99-037: Frequently Asked Questions
- Microsoft: Q240797 - How to Stop an ActiveX Control from Running in Internet Explorer
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