Vulnerability Description
The Web Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD) feature in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7, when a primary DNS suffix with three or more components is configured, resolves an unqualified wpad hostname in a second-level domain outside this configured DNS domain, which allows remote WPAD servers to conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | 64-bit |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27901Vendor Advisory
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/945713
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/945713.mspx
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26686
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019033
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4064
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27901Vendor Advisory
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/945713
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/945713.mspx
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26686
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019033
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4064
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5355?
CVE-2007-5355 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The Web Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD) feature in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7, when a primary DNS suffix with three or more components is configured, resolves an unqualified wpad hostname in a se...
How severe is CVE-2007-5355?
CVE-2007-5355 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5355?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp, Microsoft Windows Vista.