CVE-2006-2111: Infoleak
First published: Mon May 01 2006(Updated: )
A component in Microsoft Outlook Express 6 allows remote attackers to bypass domain restrictions and obtain sensitive information via redirections with the mhtml: URI handler, as originally reported for Internet Explorer 6 and 7, aka "URL Redirect Cross Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Outlook Express | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/Internet_Explorer_Arbitrary_Content_Disclosure_Vulnerability_Test/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17717
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016005
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19738
- http://www.osvdb.org/25073
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22477
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-163A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/783761
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1558
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2154
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26281
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1605
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-034
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/471947/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449917/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449883/100/200/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2111?
CVE-2006-2111 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-2006-2111 affect Microsoft Outlook Express 6?
CVE-2006-2111 allows remote attackers to bypass domain restrictions through the mhtml: URI handler, leading to potential information disclosure.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-2111?
The impacts of CVE-2006-2111 include unauthorized access to sensitive information through redirection attacks.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2006-2111?
To mitigate CVE-2006-2111, users should avoid using Microsoft Outlook Express 6 or ensure that security patches are applied.
Is CVE-2006-2111 still a relevant security concern?
While CVE-2006-2111 was reported a while ago, it may still pose a risk for users of unsupported software.
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