Exploit-CVE2006-4704

Exploit-CVE2006-4704 is a generic detection for HTML files that attempts to exploit an unpatched vulnerability in Visual Studio 2005 WMI Broker Object ActiveX control (CVE-2006-4704) that can result in the execution of arbitrary code.

Known exploits have been detected as VBS/Psyme.

For more details on the vulnerability, see:

• http://vil.nai.com/vil/Content/v_vul27080.htm

Internet Explorer will likely crash upon exploitation.  Any number of subsequent actions may be taken by the malware.

Users may be lured (such as through spam or spim) to visit a malicious site.  Upon loading the web page, a vulnerable web browser will execute the payload.

All Users:

Please use the following instructions for all supported versions of Windows to remove threats and other potential risks:

1.Disable System Restore .

2.Update to current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.

3.Run a complete system scan.

Modifications made to the system Registry and/or INI files for the purposes of hooking system startup, will be successfully removed if cleaning with the recommended engine and DAT combination (or higher).

1. Please go to the Microsoft Recovery Console and restore a clean MBR.

On windows XP:

Insert the Windows XP CD into the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.
When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.
Select the Windows installation that is compromised and provide the administrator password
Issue 'fixmbr' command to restore the Master Boot Record
Follow onscreen instructions
Reset and remove the CD from CD-ROM drive.