Microsoft Internet Explorer 6/7 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6/7. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2008-3473. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6/7 (Web Browser). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 does not properly determine the domain or security zone of origin of web script, which allows remote attackers to bypass the intended cross-domain security policy, and execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information, via a crafted HTML document, aka "Event Handling Cross-Domain Vulnerability."

The issue has been introduced in 03/22/2001. The weakness was shared 10/14/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-3473 since 08/04/2008. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2763 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 100063 (Microsoft Internet Explorer Cumulative Security Update (MS08-058)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 6472.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (45562), Tenable (34403), SecurityFocus (BID 31616†), SecurityTracker (ID 1021047†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-19715†). The entries VDB-3744, VDB-44527, VDB-44534 and VDB-44533 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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10/14/2008 +71 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2344 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-3473 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3473
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44529

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X-Force: 45562
SecurityFocus: 31616 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Event Handling Cross Domain Security Bypass Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1021047 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Flaws Permit Cross-Domain Scripting Attacks and Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 19715 - [MS08-058] Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 Event Handling Cross-Domain Vulnerability, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-2809

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 05/26/2025 23:33
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (69), 05/07/2019 12:42 (14), 08/02/2021 13:06 (3), 05/26/2025 23:33 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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