Microsoft Internet Explorer TLIApplication ActiveX Object Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2007-2216,MS07-045
Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011
DESCRIPTION
The tblinf32.dll (aka vstlbinf.dll) ActiveX control for Internet Explorer 5.01, 6 SP1, and 7 uses an incorrect IObjectsafety implementation, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by requesting the HelpString property, involving a crafted DLL file argument to the TypeLibInfoFromFile function, which overwrites the HelpStringDll property to call the DLLGetDocumentation function in another DLL file, aka "ActiveX Object Vulnerability."
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1001064
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1001064 - Microsoft Internet Explorer TLIApplication ActiveX Object Remote Code Execution
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
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