Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 does not properly handle certain character strings in the Path attribute, which can cause it to modify cookies in other domains when the attacker's domain name is within the target's domain name or when wildcard DNS is being used, which allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110053968530613&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13208Patch
- http://www.lac.co.jp/business/sns/intelligence/SNSadvisory_e/79_e.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11680
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18073
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110053968530613&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13208Patch
- http://www.lac.co.jp/business/sns/intelligence/SNSadvisory_e/79_e.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11680
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18073
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1527?
CVE-2004-1527 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 does not properly handle certain character strings in the Path attribute, which can cause it to modify cookies in other domains when the attacker's domain name is w...
How severe is CVE-2004-1527?
CVE-2004-1527 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-2004-1527?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.