Microsoft Internet Denial Of Service Vulnerability - Nov09

Summary
This host is installed with Internet Explorer and is prone to Denial of Service vulnerability.
Impact
Successful attacks may result in Denial of Service condition on the affected application. Impact Level: Application
Solution
No solution or patch was made available for at least one year since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.
Insight
An error exists when a JavaScript loop that configures the home page by using the 'setHomePage' method and a 'DHTML' behavior property. This can be exploited to cause a application hang.
Affected
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 to 6.0.2900.2180 and 7.0 to 7.0.6000.16711
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