Internet Explorer VML Vulnerability

Internet Explorer VML Vulnerability

Posted 2006-09-21 11:39 by Christopher

If you havn't been following the news, there is yet another 0-day unpatched vulnerability in Internet Explorer. There are a few differences than with previous vulnerabilites:

  • You can get this just by viewing an HTML email
  • It is already widely exploited, as it is included in WebAttacker, a "commercial" multi-exploit kit

Here's what we know you can do to protect yourself:

  • Do not visit untrusted web sites.
  • Do not follow untrusted links in Microsoft Outlook email messages.
  • Disable default HTML rendering in Outlook (Tools > Options > Preferences > E-mail Options > Read all standard mail in plain text)
  • Unregister or set permissions on vgx.dll
  • Upgrade to Internet Explorer 7 RC1
  • Use a different web browser