CVE-2011-4689 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not prevent capture of data about the times of Same Origin Policy violations during IFRAME loading attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine whether a document exists in the browser cache via crafted JavaScript code.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

http://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/cachetime/Exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/47129Vendor Advisory
http://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/cachetime/Exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/47129Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-4689?

CVE-2011-4689 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not prevent capture of data about the times of Same Origin Policy violations during IFRAME loading attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to ...

How severe is CVE-2011-4689?

CVE-2011-4689 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-2011-4689?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.