Vulnerability Description
The child frames in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 inherit the default charset from the parent window when a charset is not specified in an HTTP Content-Type header or META tag, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, as demonstrated using the UTF-7 character set.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 7.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24314
- http://www.hardened-php.net/advisory_032007.142.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/32119
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461076/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22701
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0744
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24314
- http://www.hardened-php.net/advisory_032007.142.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/32119
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461076/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22701
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0744
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1114?
CVE-2007-1114 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The child frames in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 inherit the default charset from the parent window when a charset is not specified in an HTTP Content-Type header or META tag, which allows remote att...
How severe is CVE-2007-1114?
CVE-2007-1114 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1114?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie.