VDB-1024 · SA13396 · OSVDB 12277

Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6 sysimage URI privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component sysimage URI Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6 (Web Browser). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component sysimage URI Handler. The impact remains unknown.

The weakness was shared 12/08/2004 by Gregory R. Panakkal (Website). The advisory is shared for download at secunia.com. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version XP eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at windowsupdate.microsoft.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at OSVDB (12277†) and Secunia (SA13396†). The entry VDB-1028 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: Internet Explorer XP
Patch: windowsupdate.microsoft.com

Timelineinfo

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12/13/2004 +4 days 🔍
04/07/2017 +4498 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Researcher: Gregory R. Panakkal
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1024
Secunia: 13396 - Microsoft Internet Explorer "sysimage:" Local File Detection Weakness, Not Critical
OSVDB: 12277 - Microsoft IE sysimage: Local File Existence Disclosure

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/13/2004 10:42
Updated: 04/07/2017 12:01
Changes: 12/13/2004 10:42 (52), 04/07/2017 12:01 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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