Vulnerability Description
Microsoft XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 3.0 and 6.0 does not properly restrict the information transmitted by Internet Explorer during a download action, which allows remote attackers to discover (1) full pathnames on the client system and (2) local usernames embedded in these pathnames via a crafted web site, aka "MSXML Entity URI Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Xml Core Services | 3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/06/10/assessing-risk-for-the-june-20Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58538Permissions Required
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67895Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-03
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/06/10/assessing-risk-for-the-june-20Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58538Permissions Required
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67895Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-03
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1816?
CVE-2014-1816 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Microsoft XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 3.0 and 6.0 does not properly restrict the information transmitted by Internet Explorer during a download action, which allows remote attackers to discover (1) ...
How severe is CVE-2014-1816?
CVE-2014-1816 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-2014-1816?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Xml Core Services.