Vulnerability Description
The setRequestHeader method of the XMLHttpRequest object in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 does not block dangerous HTTP request headers when certain 8-bit character sequences are appended to a header name, which allows remote attackers to (1) conduct HTTP request splitting and HTTP request smuggling attacks via an incorrect Content-Length header, (2) access arbitrary virtual hosts via a modified Host header, (3) bypass referrer restrictions via an incorrect Referer header, and (4) bypass the same-origin policy and obtain sensitive information via a crafted request header.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121380194923597&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29453Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3785
- http://www.mindedsecurity.com/MSA02240108.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489954/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28379Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020226
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162B.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0980Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1778Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-03
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121380194923597&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29453Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3785
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1544?
CVE-2008-1544 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The setRequestHeader method of the XMLHttpRequest object in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6, and 7 does not block dangerous HTTP request headers when certain 8-bit character sequences are appended...
How severe is CVE-2008-1544?
CVE-2008-1544 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-2008-1544?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.