CVE-2007-3091: Race Condition
First published: Wed Jun 06 2007(Updated: )
Race condition in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1; 6 and 7 for Windows XP SP2 and SP3; 6 and 7 for Server 2003 SP2; 7 for Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2; and 7 for Server 2008 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or perform other actions upon a page transition, with the permissions of the old page and the content of the new page, as demonstrated by setInterval functions that set location.href within a try/catch expression, aka the "bait & switch vulnerability" or "Race Condition Cross-Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Any of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7.0 | |
| All of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-06/0026.html
- http://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/ierace/
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/471361
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24283
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018192
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25564
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2781
- http://osvdb.org/54944
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1538
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2064
- http://osvdb.org/38497
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34696
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6041
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-019
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/470446/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3091?
CVE-2007-3091 is considered critical due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3091?
To fix CVE-2007-3091, update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version and install all relevant security patches.
Which software is affected by CVE-2007-3091?
CVE-2007-3091 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7 on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-3091?
CVE-2007-3091 is a race condition vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit page transitions.
Can CVE-2007-3091 be exploited through web pages?
Yes, CVE-2007-3091 can be exploited through specially crafted web pages that interact with Internet Explorer.
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