Vulnerability Description
Unknown versions of Internet Explorer and Outlook allow remote attackers to spoof a legitimate URL in the status bar via A HREF tags with modified "alt" values that point to the legitimate site, combined with an image map whose href points to the malicious site, which facilitates a "phishing" attack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.0 |
| Microsoft | Outlook | 97 |
| Microsoft | Outlook Express | 4.0 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-05/0161.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108422905510713&w=2
- http://www.kurczaba.com/securityadvisories/0405132poc.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10308ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16102
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-05/0161.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108422905510713&w=2
- http://www.kurczaba.com/securityadvisories/0405132poc.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10308ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16102
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0526?
CVE-2004-0526 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Unknown versions of Internet Explorer and Outlook allow remote attackers to spoof a legitimate URL in the status bar via A HREF tags with modified "alt" values that point to the legitimate site, combi...
How severe is CVE-2004-0526?
CVE-2004-0526 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0526?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express.