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When you use Internet Explorer 7 to visit a Web site that includes certain VBScript functions, Internet Explorer 7 may crash

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SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario:

You use Windows Internet Explorer 7 to visit a Web site.
The Web site includes one of the following Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript) functions:
- MsgBox
- InputBox
The Phishing Filter feature is enabled in Internet Explorer.

In this scenario, Internet Explorer 7 may crash.

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To resolve this problem, install the hotfix that is described in this article.

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)

Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.

Registry information

To use this hotfix, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

Windows Vista, x86-based versions

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File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Vbscript.dll	5.7.0.20639	413,696	13-Jul-2007	02:20	x86
Update.mum	Not Applicable	1,963	13-Jul-2007	13:56	Not Applicable
X86_fa5139e9cfadf1b56532c7b920c84c83_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20639_none_4974e25938526ade.manifest	Not Applicable	706	13-Jul-2007	13:56	Not Applicable
X86_microsoft-windows-scripting-vbscript_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20639_none_46e5f26449ee4cdd.manifest	Not Applicable	59,658	13-Jul-2007	13:58	Not Applicable

Windows Vista, x64-based versions

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File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Vbscript.dll	5.7.0.20639	591,360	13-Jul-2007	03:23	x64
Amd64_e9de51d73a858103eae600283711c875_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20639_none_b6842508c8846220.manifest	Not Applicable	710	13-Jul-2007	13:56	Not Applicable
Amd64_fa5139e9cfadf1b56532c7b920c84c83_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20639_none_a5937ddcf0afdc14.manifest	Not Applicable	708	13-Jul-2007	13:56	Not Applicable
Amd64_microsoft-windows-scripting-vbscript_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20639_none_a3048de8024bbe13.manifest	Not Applicable	59,676	13-Jul-2007	14:01	Not Applicable
Package_1_for_kb940284~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,805	13-Jul-2007	13:56	Not Applicable
Package_2_for_kb940284~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,974	13-Jul-2007	13:56	Not Applicable
Update.mum	Not Applicable	1,875	13-Jul-2007	13:56	Not Applicable

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Windows Server 2003

To resolve this problem, install the Windows Script 5.7 update, and then install the hotfix that is described in this article.

Windows Script 5.7

The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

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Download the Windows Script 5.7 for Windows Server 2003 package now. (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=f00cb8c0-32e9-411d-a896-f2cd5ef21eb4&DisplayLang=en)

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)

Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To install this hotfix, you must have Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.

Registry information

To use this hotfix, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.

File information

Windows Server 2003 with SP2, x86-based versions

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File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement
Cscript.exe	5.7.0.16535	114,688	16-Aug-2007	16:18	x86	SP2
Dispex.dll	5.7.0.16535	32,768	17-Aug-2007	12:24	x86	SP2
Jscript.dll	5.7.0.16535	491,520	17-Aug-2007	12:24	x86	SP2
Msscript.ocx	1.0.0.16535	110,592	17-Aug-2007	12:24	x86	SP2
Scrobj.dll	5.7.0.16535	163,840	17-Aug-2007	12:24	x86	SP2
Scrrun.dll	5.7.0.16535	155,648	17-Aug-2007	12:24	x86	SP2
Vbscript.dll	5.7.0.16535	413,696	17-Aug-2007	12:24	x86	SP2
Wscript.exe	5.7.0.16535	135,168	16-Aug-2007	16:18	x86	SP2
Wshcon.dll	5.7.0.16535	36,864	17-Aug-2007	12:24	x86	SP2
Wshext.dll	5.7.0.16535	69,632	17-Aug-2007	12:24	x86	SP2
Wshom.ocx	5.7.0.16535	114,688	17-Aug-2007	12:24	x86	SP2

Windows Server 2003 with SP2, x64-based versions

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File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Cscript.exe	5.7.0.16535	122,880	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x64	SP2	Not Applicable
Dispex.dll	5.7.0.16535	19,456	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x64	SP2	Not Applicable
Jscript.dll	5.7.0.16535	764,928	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x64	SP2	Not Applicable
Scrobj.dll	5.7.0.16535	205,824	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x64	SP2	Not Applicable
Scrrun.dll	5.7.0.16535	175,616	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x64	SP2	Not Applicable
Vbscript.dll	5.7.0.16535	590,848	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x64	SP2	Not Applicable
Wscript.exe	5.7.0.16535	141,824	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x64	SP2	Not Applicable
Wshcon.dll	5.7.0.16535	28,160	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x64	SP2	Not Applicable
Wshext.dll	5.7.0.16535	75,776	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x64	SP2	Not Applicable
Wshom.ocx	5.7.0.16535	118,784	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x64	SP2	Not Applicable
Wcscript.exe	5.7.0.16535	114,688	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x86	SP2	WOW
Wdispex.dll	5.7.0.16535	32,768	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x86	SP2	WOW
Wjscript.dll	5.7.0.16535	491,520	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x86	SP2	WOW
Wmsscript.ocx	1.0.0.16535	110,592	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x86	SP2	WOW
Wscrobj.dll	5.7.0.16535	163,840	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x86	SP2	WOW
Wscrrun.dll	5.7.0.16535	155,648	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x86	SP2	WOW
Wvbscript.dll	5.7.0.16535	413,696	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x86	SP2	WOW
Wwscript.exe	5.7.0.16535	135,168	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x86	SP2	WOW
Wwshcon.dll	5.7.0.16535	36,864	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x86	SP2	WOW
Wwshext.dll	5.7.0.16535	69,632	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x86	SP2	WOW
Wwshom.ocx	5.7.0.16535	114,688	16-Aug-2007	23:45	x86	SP2	WOW

Windows Server 2003 with SP2, Itanium-based versions

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File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Cscript.exe	5.7.0.16538	274,944	16-Aug-2007	23:47	IA-64	SP2	Not Applicable
Dispex.dll	5.7.0.16538	35,840	16-Aug-2007	23:47	IA-64	SP2	Not Applicable
Jscript.dll	5.7.0.16538	1,343,488	16-Aug-2007	23:47	IA-64	SP2	Not Applicable
Scrobj.dll	5.7.0.16538	460,800	16-Aug-2007	23:47	IA-64	SP2	Not Applicable
Scrrun.dll	5.7.0.16538	375,808	16-Aug-2007	23:47	IA-64	SP2	Not Applicable
Vbscript.dll	5.7.0.16538	1,122,304	16-Aug-2007	23:47	IA-64	SP2	Not Applicable
Wscript.exe	5.7.0.16538	313,344	16-Aug-2007	23:47	IA-64	SP2	Not Applicable
Wshcon.dll	5.7.0.16538	71,680	16-Aug-2007	23:47	IA-64	SP2	Not Applicable
Wshext.dll	5.7.0.16538	179,712	16-Aug-2007	23:47	IA-64	SP2	Not Applicable
Wshom.ocx	5.7.0.16538	247,808	16-Aug-2007	23:47	IA-64	SP2	Not Applicable
Wcscript.exe	5.7.0.16535	114,688	16-Aug-2007	23:47	x86	SP2	WOW
Wdispex.dll	5.7.0.16535	32,768	16-Aug-2007	23:47	x86	SP2	WOW
Wjscript.dll	5.7.0.16535	491,520	16-Aug-2007	23:47	x86	SP2	WOW
Wmsscript.ocx	1.0.0.16535	110,592	16-Aug-2007	23:47	x86	SP2	WOW
Wscrobj.dll	5.7.0.16535	163,840	16-Aug-2007	23:47	x86	SP2	WOW
Wscrrun.dll	5.7.0.16535	155,648	16-Aug-2007	23:47	x86	SP2	WOW
Wvbscript.dll	5.7.0.16535	413,696	16-Aug-2007	23:47	x86	SP2	WOW
Wwscript.exe	5.7.0.16535	135,168	16-Aug-2007	23:47	x86	SP2	WOW
Wwshcon.dll	5.7.0.16535	36,864	16-Aug-2007	23:47	x86	SP2	WOW
Wwshext.dll	5.7.0.16535	69,632	16-Aug-2007	23:47	x86	SP2	WOW
Wwshom.ocx	5.7.0.16535	114,688	16-Aug-2007	23:47	x86	SP2	WOW

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Windows XP

To resolve this problem, install the Windows Script 5.7 update, and then install the hotfix that is described in this article.

Windows Script 5.7

The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

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Download the Windows Script 5.7 for Windows XP package now. (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=47809025-D896-482E-A0D6-524E7E844D81&amp;displaylang=en)

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)

Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To install this hotfix, you must have Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.

Registry information

To use this hotfix, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.

File information

Windows XP with SP2, x86-based versions

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File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement
Cscript.exe	5.7.0.16535	114,688	14-Aug-2007	09:35	x86	SP2
Dispex.dll	5.7.0.16535	32,768	17-Aug-2007	09:24	x86	SP2
Jscript.dll	5.7.0.16535	491,520	17-Aug-2007	09:24	x86	SP2
Msscript.ocx	1.0.0.16535	110,592	17-Aug-2007	09:24	x86	SP2
Scrobj.dll	5.7.0.16535	163,840	17-Aug-2007	06:54	x86	SP2
Scrrun.dll	5.7.0.16535	155,648	17-Aug-2007	09:24	x86	SP2
Vbscript.dll	5.7.0.16535	413,696	17-Aug-2007	09:24	x86	SP2
Wscript.exe	5.7.0.16535	135,168	14-Aug-2007	09:35	x86	SP2
Wshcon.dll	5.7.0.16535	36,864	17-Aug-2007	09:24	x86	SP2
Wshext.dll	5.7.0.16535	69,632	17-Aug-2007	09:24	x86	SP2
Wshom.ocx	5.7.0.16535	114,688	17-Aug-2007	09:24	x86	SP2

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Windows 2000 Server

To resolve this problem, install the Windows Script 5.7 update.

Windows Script 5.7

The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

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Download the Windows Script 5.7 for Windows Server 2000 package now. (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=C03D3E49-B40E-4CA1-A0C7-CC135EC4D2BE&displaylang=en)

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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the MsgBox function, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/sfw6660x.aspx (http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/sfw6660x.aspx)

For more information about the InputBox function, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/3yfdhzk5.aspx (http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/3yfdhzk5.aspx)

For more information about the scripting entry points, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa372846.aspx (http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa372846.aspx)

For more information about the Windows Script 5.7 update, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/newswire/wsh57.mspx (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/newswire/wsh57.mspx)

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824684/ ) Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

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APPLIES TO

Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 IA64
Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003
Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP
Windows Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista

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SYMPTOMS

RESOLUTION

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Prerequisites

Restart requirement

Hotfix replacement information

Registry information

File information

Windows Vista, x86-based versions

Windows Vista, x64-based versions

Windows Server 2003

Windows Script 5.7

Prerequisites

Restart requirement

Hotfix replacement information

Registry information

File information

Windows Server 2003 with SP2, x86-based versions

Windows Server 2003 with SP2, x64-based versions

Windows Server 2003 with SP2, Itanium-based versions

Windows XP

Windows Script 5.7

Prerequisites

Restart requirement

Hotfix replacement information

Registry information

File information

Windows XP with SP2, x86-based versions

Windows 2000 Server

Windows Script 5.7

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