Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in an ActiveX control (dxtmsft.dll) in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6 SP1 and SP2, and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image, aka "Argument Handling Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Activex | All versions |
| Microsoft | Ie | 5.01 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120361015026386&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28903
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27689
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019381
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043C.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0512/references
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-01
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120361015026386&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28903
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27689
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019381
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043C.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0512/references
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-01
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0078?
CVE-2008-0078 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in an ActiveX control (dxtmsft.dll) in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6 SP1 and SP2, and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image, aka "Argu...
How severe is CVE-2008-0078?
CVE-2008-0078 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0078?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Activex, Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.