Vulnerability Description
Cross-domain vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 allows remote attackers to change the location property of a frame via the String data type, and use a frame from a different domain to observe domain-independent events, as demonstrated by observing onkeydown events with caballero-listener. NOTE: according to Microsoft, this is a duplicate of CVE-2008-2947, possibly a different attack vector.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
References
- http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=1348
- http://sirdarckcat.blogspot.com/2008/05/browsers-ghost-busters.html
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/cc405107.aspx#EHD
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/516627US Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1941/references
- http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=1348
- http://sirdarckcat.blogspot.com/2008/05/browsers-ghost-busters.html
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/cc405107.aspx#EHD
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/516627US Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1941/references
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2949?
CVE-2008-2949 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Cross-domain vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 allows remote attackers to change the location property of a frame via the String data type, and use a frame from a different domain t...
How severe is CVE-2008-2949?
CVE-2008-2949 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-2008-2949?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.