Buffer Overflow in Windows Troubleshooter ActiveX Control (826232)

A security vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Local Troubleshooter ActiveX control in Windows 2000. The vulnerability exists because the ActiveX control Tshoot.ocx contains a buffer overflow that could allow an attacker to run code of their choice on a user's system. To exploit this...

Microsoft contains a buffer overflow in the Local Troubleshooter ActiveX control (Tshoot.ocx)

Overview Microsoft Windows ships with a troubleshooting application to assist users with problems. A vulnerability in this application may permit a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. Description Microsoft Windows 2000 ships with an ActiveX control...