First published: Wed Dec 14 2005(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6, when using an HTTPS proxy server that requires Basic Authentication, sends URLs in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, aka "HTTPS Proxy Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
Internet Explorer | =5.5-sp2 | |
Internet Explorer | =5.0.1-sp4 | |
Internet Explorer | =6.0 |
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CVE-2005-2830 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.
CVE-2005-2830 exploits the HTTPS proxy server by sending URLs in cleartext when using Basic Authentication.
CVE-2005-2830 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0.
To mitigate CVE-2005-2830, avoid using vulnerable versions of Internet Explorer or consider using a different browser.
There is no official patch for CVE-2005-2830, and it is recommended to upgrade to a more secure browser version.