VDB-88228 · XFDB 382 · SBV-1090

Microsoft Internet Explorer Security Zone Setting resource transfer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer. This affects an unknown function of the component Security Zone Setting. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource transfer. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer (Web Browser) (version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Security Zone Setting. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource transfer vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-669. The product does not properly transfer a resource/behavior to another sphere, or improperly imports a resource/behavior from another sphere, in a manner that provides unintended control over that resource. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 01/01/1999. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (382) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-1090†). See VDB-88232, VDB-88231, VDB-88230 and VDB-88229 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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Class: Resource transfer
CWE: CWE-669
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/25/2003 +1516 days 🔍
06/28/2016 +4872 days 🔍
04/07/2017 +283 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-88228
X-Force: 382
Vulnerability Center: 1090 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Security Zone Settings Allow Insecure Download of ActiveX Controls, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/28/2016 14:54
Updated: 04/07/2017 12:15
Changes: 06/28/2016 14:54 (36), 04/07/2017 12:15 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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