CVE-2004-2704: XSS
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
Hastymail 1.0.1 and earlier (stable) and 1.1 and earlier (development) does not send the "attachment" parameter in the Content-Disposition field for attachments, which causes the attachment to be rendered inline by Internet Explorer when the victim clicks the download link, which facilitates cross-site scripting (XSS) and possibly other attacks.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | ||
| Phlymail | <=1.0.1 | |
| Phlymail | <=1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0322.html
- http://hastymail.sourceforge.net/security.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11022
- http://www.osvdb.org/9131
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1011054
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12358
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17091
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2704?
CVE-2004-2704 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for facilitating cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2704?
To fix CVE-2004-2704, upgrade to a version of Hastymail that includes a proper implementation of the Content-Disposition header.
What systems are affected by CVE-2004-2704?
CVE-2004-2704 affects Hastymail versions 1.0.1 and earlier in the stable release, as well as 1.1 and earlier in the development release.
What type of attack does CVE-2004-2704 facilitate?
CVE-2004-2704 facilitates cross-site scripting attacks by improperly handling attachment parameters.
Can CVE-2004-2704 affect users of Internet Explorer?
Yes, CVE-2004-2704 can specifically affect users of Internet Explorer by causing attachments to render inline instead of being downloaded.
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