Vulnerability Description
The XSS Filter in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 allows remote attackers to read content from a different (1) domain or (2) zone via a "trial and error" attack, aka "XSS Filter Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 8 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-347A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-09PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Tool Signature
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-347A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-09PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Tool Signature
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1992?
CVE-2011-1992 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The XSS Filter in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 allows remote attackers to read content from a different (1) domain or (2) zone via a "trial and error" attack, aka "XSS Filter Information Disclosure V...
How severe is CVE-2011-1992?
CVE-2011-1992 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1992?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.