As described in the Microsoft TechNet article, Microsoft
Security Advisory (912945): Non-Security Update for Internet
Explorer, a security advisory is being "distributed to customers
in phases" to address minor changes in how Internet Explorer "handles some
Web pages that use ActiveX controls."
These changes were introduced with a Microsoft non-security update
released 28 February 2006. Updates to address these changes are being
released in a phased approach by Microsoft.
Java applets running in a Sun JVM with ActiveX controls may be
affected. User actions in these elements do not work until the elements
are "enabled" by an extra keystroke.
Impact is limited to text that is displayed when a pointer is moved over
an ActiveX object. The problem is limited to short-lived hover text. This
problem is easily missed or not understood.
Workaround
Change any APPLET, EMBED, or OBJECT elements used to load interactive web
page controls. Refer to the MSDN article: Activating
ActiveX controls for more information, including instructions on how
to load ActiveX controls so their interfaces are activated.
Microsoft Compatibility Patch
A Compatibility Patch released by Microsoft 11 April 2006 temporarily
returns Internet Explorer to previous functionality and will function
until Internet Explorer is updated as part of the "June update cycle,"
when these changes will become permanent.
Impact on WebSphere Application Server
There is no known impact on the WebSphere Application Server
application.
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