Vulnerability Description
The printing functionality in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 allows remote attackers to discover a local pathname, and possibly a local username, by reading the dc:title element of a PDF document that was generated from a local web page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/60504
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37362
- http://securethoughts.com/2009/11/millions-of-pdf-invisibly-embedded-with-your-i
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508010/100/0/threaded
- http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/11/23/internet_explorer_file_disclosure_bug/
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/60504
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37362
- http://securethoughts.com/2009/11/millions-of-pdf-invisibly-embedded-with-your-i
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508010/100/0/threaded
- http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/11/23/internet_explorer_file_disclosure_bug/
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4073?
CVE-2009-4073 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The printing functionality in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 allows remote attackers to discover a local pathname, and possibly a local username, by reading the dc:title element of a PDF document that ...
How severe is CVE-2009-4073?
CVE-2009-4073 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-4073?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.