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CVE-2004-0866

First published: Thu Sep 16 2004(Updated: )

Internet Explorer 6.0 allows web sites to set cookies for country-specific top-level domains, such as .ltd.uk, .plc.uk, and .sch.uk, which could allow remote attackers to perform a session fixation attack and hijack a user's HTTP session.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
KDE Konqueror=3.1.2
KDE Konqueror=3.0.2
KDE Konqueror=2.2.2
KDE Konqueror=3.1
KDE Konqueror=3.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp1
KDE Konqueror=3.0.1
KDE Konqueror=3.0.3
KDE Konqueror=3.1.1
KDE Konqueror=2.1.2
KDE Konqueror=3.2.3
KDE Konqueror=3.0.5b
KDE Konqueror=2.2.1
KDE Konqueror=3.1.3
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp2
KDE Konqueror=3.1.4
KDE Konqueror=3.2.1
Mozilla Firefox=0.9.2
KDE Konqueror=3.1.5
KDE Konqueror=2.1.1
KDE Konqueror=3.0.5
Internet Explorer=6.0
SUSE Linux=9.0
SUSE Linux=8.2
SUSE Linux=8
SUSE Linux=1.0
SUSE Linux=8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0866?

    CVE-2004-0866 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for session fixation attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0866?

    To fix CVE-2004-0866, ensure that your web applications implement proper cookie handling to prevent session fixation.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2004-0866?

    CVE-2004-0866 affects Internet Explorer 6.0 and several versions of KDE Konqueror.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2004-0866 enable?

    CVE-2004-0866 enables remote attackers to perform session fixation attacks.

  • How can users protect themselves from CVE-2004-0866?

    Users can protect themselves by avoiding the use of vulnerable browsers and staying updated with the latest security patches.

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