CVE-2007-3481: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 28, 2007
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Updated

DISPUTED Cross-domain vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and access restricted information from other domains via JavaScript that overwrites the document variable and statically sets the document.domain attribute. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by other researchers, citing a variable scoping issue and information about the semantics of document.domain.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6

Event History

Jun 28, 2007
CVE Published
06:30 PM
Disputed
06:30 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3481?

CVE-2007-3481 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-3481?

To mitigate CVE-2007-3481, users should upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer or apply recommended security patches.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2007-3481?

CVE-2007-3481 allows attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy, which can lead to unauthorized access to information from other domains.

4

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2007-3481?

CVE-2007-3481 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7.

5

Is CVE-2007-3481 still a threat today?

While CVE-2007-3481 is less of a threat today due to the discontinuation of Internet Explorer 6 and 7, it remains a relevant example of cross-domain vulnerabilities.

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