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EXPL_SSLICE.GEN
Overview

Malware type: Exploit

Aliases: Downloader(Symantec), Exp/SetSlice-A(Sophos), Trojan-Downloader.JS.Agent.eg(Kaspersky), JS/Dldr.Small.CR.2(Avira), JS/CVE0637 (exact)(F-Prot), JS/Exploit-BO.gen(McAfee)

In the wild: Yes

Destructive: No

Language: English

Platform: Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003

Encrypted: No

Overall risk rating:


Reported infections:

Damage potential:

High

Distribution potential:

Low

Description: 

This is the generic description of Trend Micro for the Internet Explorer (IE) exploit Windows Explorer Could Allow Remote Execution. The said vulnerability targets IE’s WebViewFolderIcon ActiveX control. More information on the abovementioned vulnerabilities can be found on the following Microsoft Web pages:

For additional information about this threat, see:
Solution
Technical Details

Description created: Oct. 13, 2006 1:42:46 PM GMT -0800

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