Product:
InformationCardSigninHelper Class ActiveX control
Summary
The InformationCardSigninHelper Class ActiveX control in icardie.dll allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted web page accessed by Internet Explorer. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including XP, Vista, and 7, and was exploited in the wild in November 2013.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 8.8 | CVE-2013-3918 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker can create a malicious web page that triggers the out-of-bounds write in the ActiveX control when accessed by a user through Internet Explorer. This can lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service, allowing the attacker to gain control over the affected system.
Affected Products
- Windows XP SP2 and SP3
- Windows Server 2003 SP2
- Windows Vista SP2
- Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1
- Windows 7 SP1
- Windows 8
- Windows 8.1
- Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2
- Windows RT Gold and 8.1
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should ensure that they are using the latest version of Internet Explorer and apply any available security updates from Microsoft. Additionally, disabling ActiveX controls in Internet Explorer can help prevent exploitation.