CVE-2004-0869: Medium severity Microsoft ie vulnerability

Published Sep 16, 2004
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Updated

Internet Explorer does not prevent cookies that are sent over an insecure channel (HTTP) from also being sent over a secure channel (HTTPS/SSL) in the same domain, which could allow remote attackers to steal cookies and conduct unauthorized activities, aka "Cross Security Boundary Cookie Injection."

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft ie=6-windows_server_2003_sp1

Event History

Sep 16, 2004
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Feb 13, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0869?

CVE-2004-0869 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to steal cookies.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0869?

To mitigate CVE-2004-0869, ensure your web applications enforce secure cookie attributes and use HTTPS for all page content.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2004-0869?

Users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 on Windows Server 2003 SP1 are affected by CVE-2004-0869.

4

What can attackers achieve with CVE-2004-0869?

Attackers can potentially steal session cookies and impersonate users, leading to unauthorized access.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0869?

A workaround for CVE-2004-0869 is to use security features in modern web browsers that restrict cookie sharing across HTTP and HTTPS.

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