CVE-2007-1114: XSS

Published Feb 26, 2007
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Updated

The child frames in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 inherit the default charset from the parent window when a charset is not specified in an HTTP Content-Type header or META tag, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, as demonstrated using the UTF-7 character set.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft ie=7.0

Event History

Feb 26, 2007
CVE Published
11:28 PM
Feb 27, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1114?

CVE-2007-1114 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-1114?

To mitigate CVE-2007-1114, you should ensure that all HTTP Content-Type headers specify a charset to prevent inheritance from parent frames.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2007-1114?

CVE-2007-1114 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7.0.

4

What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2007-1114 exploit?

CVE-2007-1114 exploits cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities through improper handling of character sets.

5

How can CVE-2007-1114 impact user security?

CVE-2007-1114 can allow remote attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the victim's browser session, jeopardizing user security.

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