Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6.0 SP2 Drag / Drop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6.0 SP2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Drag / Drop Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-0839. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6.0 SP2 (Web Browser) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Drag / Drop Handler. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Internet Explorer in Windows XP SP2, and other versions including 5.01 and 5.5, allows remote attackers to install arbitrary programs via a web page that uses certain styles and the AnchorClick behavior, popup windows, and drag-and-drop capabilities to drop the program in the local startup folder, as demonstrated by "wottapoop.html".

The weakness was released 08/18/2004 by http-equiv with malware.com as MS04-038 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.netsys.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-0839 since 09/08/2004. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at malware.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 100018 (Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Vulnerabilities (MS04-038)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 2948.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (17044), SecurityFocus (BID 10973†), OSVDB (9070†), Secunia (SA12321†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5548†). Additional details are provided at astalavista.ch. Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-285, VDB-745, VDB-758 and VDB-756. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Access: Public
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OpenVAS ID: 10861
OpenVAS Name: IE 5.01 5.5 6.0 Cumulative patch (890923)
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Patch: windowsupdate.microsoft.com
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS04-038
Researcher: http-equiv
Organization: malware.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-0839 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0839
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-796

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X-Force: 17044 - Microsoft Internet Explorer dragDrop allows code execution, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 10973 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Implicit Drag and Drop File Installation Vulnerability
Secunia: 12321 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Drag and Drop Vulnerability, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 9070 - Microsoft IE dragDrop Arbitrary File Upload (What a Drag II)
Vulnerability Center: 5548 - [MS04-040] Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, 6.0 Allows Code Execution via dragDrop, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/23/2004 11:42
Updated: 01/02/2025 17:56
Changes: 08/23/2004 11:42 (62), 04/07/2017 12:00 (36), 03/09/2021 17:17 (3), 01/02/2025 17:56 (17)
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