Vulnerability Description
Visual truncation vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via a URL with a hostname containing many (Non-Blocking Space character) sequences, which are rendered as whitespace, aka MSRC ticket MSRC7899, a related issue to CVE-2003-1025.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497825/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497827/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31960Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46234
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497825/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497827/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31960Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46234
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4787?
CVE-2008-4787 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Visual truncation vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via a URL with a hostname containing many (Non-Blocking Space character) sequen...
How severe is CVE-2008-4787?
CVE-2008-4787 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-2008-4787?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.