Vulnerability Description
The focus handling for the onkeydown event in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 allows remote attackers to change field focus and copy keystrokes via a certain use of a JavaScript htmlFor attribute, as demonstrated by changing focus from a textarea to a file upload field, a related issue to CVE-2007-3511.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6.0 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/41382Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27007Vendor Advisory
- http://www.0x000000.com/index.php?i=437Not Applicable
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25836Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36848Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://osvdb.org/41382Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27007Vendor Advisory
- http://www.0x000000.com/index.php?i=437Not Applicable
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25836Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36848Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5158?
CVE-2007-5158 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The focus handling for the onkeydown event in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 allows remote attackers to change field focus and copy keystrokes via a certain use of a JavaScript htmlFor attribute, as ...
How severe is CVE-2007-5158?
CVE-2007-5158 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-2007-5158?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.