Vulnerability Description
A certain ActiveX control in the Microsoft Internet Authentication Service (IAS) Helper COM Component in iashlpr.dll allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a large integer value in the first argument to the PutProperty method. NOTE: this issue was disclosed by an unreliable researcher, so it might be incorrect.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Authentication Service Helper Com Component | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4323
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496695/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45556
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4323
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496695/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45556
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4299?
CVE-2008-4299 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). A certain ActiveX control in the Microsoft Internet Authentication Service (IAS) Helper COM Component in iashlpr.dll allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a large in...
How severe is CVE-2008-4299?
CVE-2008-4299 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4299?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Authentication Service Helper Com Component.