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Internet Explorer AutoScan Method Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA9268
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Release Date:
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2003-07-16
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Last Update:
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2004-02-09
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Popularity:
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15,960 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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Cross Site Scripting
Exposure of system information
Exposure of sensitive information
System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.x
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in Internet Explorer (IE), which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct Cross-Site Scripting attacks or execute script code on a user's system.
The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the AutoScan method. This can be exploited to execute arbitrary script code on a user's system or in the security zones associated with other sites. Successful exploitation requires that a user is tricked into visiting a malicious website or click a malicious link.
The vulnerability has been reported in IE 6.0 with no patches applied.
Solution:
Update to the latest Service Pack level and apply all patches.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Liu Die Yu
Changelog:
2004-02-09: Updated "Solution" section.
Original Advisory:
http://www.safecenter.net/liudieyu/AutoScanJPU/AutoScanJPU-Content.htm
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