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Microsoft Patch for Internet Explorer doesn't fix problem

Neowin · Sep 8, 2003 07:19 EDT · Hot!

Security expert http-equiv on Full-Disclosure has reported that the patch for the latest security vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer (MS02-032) doesn't fix the problem. A link to a proof of concept exploit is included in his advisory.

Affected Systems:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 for Windows Server 2003

Microsoft is already informed, a updated patch may coming soon. In the meantime you should:

Disable Active Scripting or (if possible)
Un-install Microsoft Internet Explorer

View: IE Exploit creating new pop up page

View: Internet Explorer Object Data Remote Execution Vulnerability Advisory

News source: Full-Disclosure

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