Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4/6/7 Window.location access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4/6/7. It has been declared as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation of the argument Window.location results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2008-2947. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4/6/7 (Web Browser). The manipulation of the argument Window.location with an unknown input leads to a unknown weakness. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-domain vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6, and 7 allows remote attackers to access restricted information from other domains via JavaScript that uses the Object data type for the value of a (1) location or (2) location.href property, related to incorrect determination of the origin of web script, aka "Window Location Property Cross-Domain Vulnerability." NOTE: according to Microsoft, CVE-2008-2948 and CVE-2008-2949 are duplicates of this issue, probably different attack vectors.

The issue has been introduced in 03/22/2001. The weakness was shared 06/26/2008 with Ph4nt0m Security Team (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ph4nt0m.org-a.googlepages.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-2947 since 06/30/2008. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2653 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 34403 (MS08-058: Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Vulnerabilities (956390)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 100063 (Microsoft Internet Explorer Cumulative Security Update (MS08-058)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 6483.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (45565), Tenable (34403), SecurityFocus (BID 29960†), OSVDB (46630†) and Secunia (SA30857†). The entries VDB-44532, VDB-44531, VDB-44530 and VDB-44529 are 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 Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.4
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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 34403
Nessus Name: MS08-058: Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Vulnerabilities (956390)
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OpenVAS ID: 900054
OpenVAS Name: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (956390)
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03/22/2001 🔍
06/19/2008 +2646 days 🔍
06/26/2008 +6 days 🔍
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06/29/2008 +2 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: ph4nt0m.org-a.googlepages.com
Organization: Ph4nt0m Security Team
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-2947 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-2947
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3744

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X-Force: 45565 - Microsoft Windows Knowledge Base Article 956390 update is not installed, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 29960
Secunia: 30857 - Internet Explorer 6 Window "location" Handling Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 46630
SecurityTracker: 1020382
Vulnerability Center: 18686 - [MS08-058] Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP4 - 7.0 Cross Domain Security Bypass Vulnerability, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-2809

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/07/2008 10:34
Updated: 01/05/2025 19:41
Changes: 07/07/2008 10:34 (55), 04/07/2017 12:01 (34), 03/16/2021 14:58 (9), 03/16/2021 15:03 (2), 03/16/2021 15:07 (1), 01/05/2025 19:41 (17)
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