CVE-2007-3550: Code Injection
First published: Tue Jul 03 2007(Updated: )
** DISPUTED ** Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and 7.0 allows remote attackers to fill Zones with arbitrary domains using certain metacharacters such as wildcards via JavaScript, which results in a denial of service (website suppression and resource consumption), aka "Internet Explorer Zone Domain Specification Dos and Page Suppressing". NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a third party, who states that the zone settings cannot be manipulated.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7.0 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7.0-beta1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7.0-beta2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7.0-beta3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.secniche.org/advisory/Internet_Dos_Adv.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24744
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/473662
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-July/064326.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2855
- http://osvdb.org/45814
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35455
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485536/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/472651/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3550?
CVE-2007-3550 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3550?
There is no specific fix for CVE-2007-3550, but upgrading to a newer version of Internet Explorer or applying security updates can mitigate the risk.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2007-3550?
Internet Explorer versions 6.0 SP1, 6.0 SP2, and 7.0, including its beta versions, are affected by CVE-2007-3550.
What impact does CVE-2007-3550 have on web services?
CVE-2007-3550 can lead to website suppression and resource consumption, effectively disrupting web services.
Is CVE-2007-3550 exploitative for remote attackers?
Yes, CVE-2007-3550 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability using JavaScript to fill Zones with arbitrary domains.
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