First published: Tue Jul 17 2007(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to prevent users from leaving a site, spoof the address bar, and conduct phishing and other attacks via repeated document.open function calls after a user requests a new page, but before the onBeforeUnload function is called.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
Internet Explorer | =7 |
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CVE-2007-3826 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for facilitating phishing attacks.
To mitigate CVE-2007-3826, users should upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer or apply security patches provided by Microsoft.
CVE-2007-3826 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 running on Windows XP Service Pack 2.
CVE-2007-3826 can enable remote attackers to spoof the address bar and prevent users from leaving malicious sites.
While CVE-2007-3826 is an older vulnerability, it remains a concern for users who have not updated their software or are using outdated systems.