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Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
This host is installed with Internet Explorer and is prone to Information Disclosure vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
An unspecified function in the JavaScript implementation in Microsoft Internet Explorer creates and exposes temporary footprint when there is a current login to a web site, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into acting upon a spoofed pop-up message.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8 Beta2 and prior on Windows.
Solution
Solution
No known solution was made available for at least one year since the disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.