Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer before 10 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about the existence of files, and read certain data from files, via a UNC share pathname in the SRC attribute of a SCRIPT element, as demonstrated by reading a name-value pair from a local file via a \\127.0.0.1\C$\ sequence.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.nsfocus.com/en/2012/advisories_1228/119.html
- http://www.nsfocus.com/en/2012/advisories_1228/119.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6502?
CVE-2012-6502 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Microsoft Internet Explorer before 10 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about the existence of files, and read certain data from files, via a UNC share pathname in the SRC attrib...
How severe is CVE-2012-6502?
CVE-2012-6502 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-6502?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.