Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and earlier, and Internet Explorer 9 beta, does not properly restrict cross-zone drag-and-drop actions, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to read cookie files via vectors involving an IFRAME element with a SRC attribute containing a file: URL, as demonstrated by a Facebook game, related to a "cookiejacking" issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 9 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | <= 8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://conference.hackinthebox.org/hitbsecconf2011ams/?page_id=1388
- http://ju12.tistory.com/attachment/cfile4.uf%40151FAB4C4DDC9E0002A6FE.ppt
- http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-20066419-83.html
- http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/IE-Flaw-Lets-Attackers-Steal-Cookies-Access-Us
- http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/vulnerabilities/229700031
- http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/74259
- http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/25/microsoft_internet_explorer_cookiejackin
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V95CX-3JpK0
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsSkcnIFCxM
- https://sites.google.com/site/tentacoloviola/cookiejacking/Cookiejacking2011_fin
- http://conference.hackinthebox.org/hitbsecconf2011ams/?page_id=1388
- http://ju12.tistory.com/attachment/cfile4.uf%40151FAB4C4DDC9E0002A6FE.ppt
- http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-20066419-83.html
- http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/IE-Flaw-Lets-Attackers-Steal-Cookies-Access-Us
- http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/vulnerabilities/229700031
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2382?
CVE-2011-2382 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and earlier, and Internet Explorer 9 beta, does not properly restrict cross-zone drag-and-drop actions, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to read cookie files v...
How severe is CVE-2011-2382?
CVE-2011-2382 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-2011-2382?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.