VDB-48601 · CVE-2009-2057 · BID 35380

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6/7 Host Header improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6/7. It has been rated as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Host Header Handler. This manipulation causes improper authentication. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-2057. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6/7 (Web Browser). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Host Header Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Microsoft Internet Explorer before 8 uses the HTTP Host header to determine the context of a document provided in a (1) 4xx or (2) 5xx CONNECT response from a proxy server, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary web script by modifying this CONNECT response, aka an "SSL tampering" attack.

The weakness was released 06/15/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared at research.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-2057. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version bis 7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 35380†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-22702†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-48604, VDB-48603, VDB-48602 and VDB-48593. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Internet Explorer bis 7

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06/11/2009 🔍
06/15/2009 +3 days 🔍
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06/25/2009 +10 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +2091 days 🔍
08/11/2021 +2339 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: research.microsoft.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-2057 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2057
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-48601
SecurityFocus: 35380
Vulnerability Center: 22702 - Microsoft Internet Explorer \x3C 8 HTTP Host Header CONNECT Response Man-in-the-Middle Attack, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 08/11/2021 17:46
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (41), 04/07/2017 12:09 (11), 08/11/2021 17:38 (2), 08/11/2021 17:46 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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