Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 embeds FTP credentials in HTML files that are retrieved during an FTP session, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the HTML source, as demonstrated by a (1) .htm, (2) .html, or (3) .mht file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
References
- http://blog.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2007/08/ftp_files_expose_web_site_cre
- http://osvdb.org/36400
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26427Vendor Advisory
- http://blog.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2007/08/ftp_files_expose_web_site_cre
- http://osvdb.org/36400
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26427Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4356?
CVE-2007-4356 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 embeds FTP credentials in HTML files that are retrieved during an FTP session, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading t...
How severe is CVE-2007-4356?
CVE-2007-4356 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4356?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.