CVE-2004-1155: High severity microsoft ie vulnerability

Published Dec 10, 2004
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Updated

Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to spoof arbitrary web sites by injecting content from one window into another window whose name is known but resides in a different domain, as demonstrated using a pop-up window on a trusted web site, aka the "window injection" vulnerability. NOTE: later research shows that Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP SP2 is also vulnerable.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Microsoft ie=5.2.3
Microsoft ie=5.0.1
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft ie=5.0.1
Microsoft ie=7.0-windows_xp_sp2
Microsoft ie=5.0.1
Microsoft ie=5.0.1
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp3
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-preview
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Event History

Dec 10, 2004
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-2004-1155?

CVE-2004-1155 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1155?

To fix CVE-2004-1155, update your Internet Explorer to a version that is not affected, such as versions beyond 6.0.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2004-1155?

CVE-2004-1155 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.0.1 up to 6.0 service packs 1 and 2.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2004-1155 permit?

CVE-2004-1155 allows remote attackers to spoof websites by injecting content into pop-up windows.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2004-1155?

The impact of CVE-2004-1155 includes user data exposure and phishing risks due to site spoofing.

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