Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to bypass cross-domain security restrictions and obtain sensitive information by using the @import directive to download files from other domains that are not valid Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) files, as demonstrated using Google Desktop, aka "CSSXSS" and "CSS Cross-Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17564Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016291
- http://www.hacker.co.il/security/ie/css_import.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15660Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2804Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2319Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-02
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17564Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016291
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4089?
CVE-2005-4089 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to bypass cross-domain security restrictions and obtain sensitive information by using the @import directive to download files from other domains th...
How severe is CVE-2005-4089?
CVE-2005-4089 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-4089?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.