Vulnerability Description
The MHTML protocol handler in a component of Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 SP2 and 6 through SP1, and Windows Mail, does not assign the correct Internet Explorer Security Zone to UNC share pathnames, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read arbitrary files via an mhtml: URI in conjunction with a redirection, aka "URL Parsing Cross-Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Outlook Express | 5.5 |
| Microsoft | Windows Mail | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31415PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/internet-explorer-zone-elevation
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495458/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30585Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020679
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020680
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2352Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-04
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31415PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/internet-explorer-zone-elevation
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495458/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1448?
CVE-2008-1448 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The MHTML protocol handler in a component of Microsoft Outlook Express 5.5 SP2 and 6 through SP1, and Windows Mail, does not assign the correct Internet Explorer Security Zone to UNC share pathnames, ...
How severe is CVE-2008-1448?
CVE-2008-1448 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-2008-1448?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Outlook Express, Microsoft Windows Mail.