First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar to facilitate phishing attacks via Javascript that uses an invalid URI, modifies the Location field, then uses history.back to navigate to the previous domain, aka NullyFake.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
Internet Explorer | =5.01 | |
Internet Explorer | =5.5 | |
Internet Explorer | =6.0 |
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CVE-2004-2219 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to its potential to facilitate phishing attacks.
To mitigate CVE-2004-2219, users should upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Internet Explorer or consider using a different web browser.
CVE-2004-2219 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0, including their Service Pack 1.
CVE-2004-2219 involves a spoofing attack that enables phishing attempts by manipulating the address bar using JavaScript.
CVE-2004-2219 is specifically related to Microsoft Internet Explorer and does not directly affect other web browsers.