CVE-2008-1086: Code Injection

Published Apr 8, 2008
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Updated

The HxTocCtrl ActiveX control (hxvz.dll), as used in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 and 6 SP1, in Windows XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista SP1, and Server 2008, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed arguments, which triggers memory corruption.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows-nt=2008
Microsoft Windows-nt=2008
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows-nt=2008
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp1

Remediation

Event History

Apr 8, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1086?

CVE-2008-1086 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1086?

To fix CVE-2008-1086, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-1086?

CVE-2008-1086 affects Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Internet Explorer versions 5.01 and 6.

4

Can CVE-2008-1086 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-1086 can be exploited remotely by attackers through maliciously crafted arguments.

5

What kind of attack methods leverage CVE-2008-1086?

Attackers can leverage CVE-2008-1086 through memory corruption vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code.

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