Vulnerability Description
Cross-domain vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6, and 7 allows remote attackers to access restricted information from other domains via JavaScript that uses the Object data type for the value of a (1) location or (2) location.href property, related to incorrect determination of the origin of web script, aka "Window Location Property Cross-Domain Vulnerability." NOTE: according to Microsoft, CVE-2008-2948 and CVE-2008-2949 are duplicates of this issue, probably different attack vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=1348Press/Media Coverage
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2Mailing List
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30857Permissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/923508Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.ph4nt0m.org-a.googlepages.com/PSTZine_0x02_0x04.txtExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29960Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020382Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1940/referencesBroken Link
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2809Broken Link
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-05
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43366
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45565
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=1348Press/Media Coverage
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2947?
CVE-2008-2947 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Cross-domain vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6, and 7 allows remote attackers to access restricted information from other domains via JavaScript that uses the Object data type f...
How severe is CVE-2008-2947?
CVE-2008-2947 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2947?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.