CVE-2007-3826: Critical severity Microsoft Windows XP vulnerability

Published 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Microsoft Internet Explorer=7

Event History

Jul 17, 2007

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Description

Data Sourced

09:30 PM

DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3826?

CVE-2007-3826 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for facilitating phishing attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3826?

To mitigate CVE-2007-3826, users should upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer or apply security patches provided by Microsoft.

What systems are affected by CVE-2007-3826?

CVE-2007-3826 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 running on Windows XP Service Pack 2.

What type of attacks can CVE-2007-3826 enable?

CVE-2007-3826 can enable remote attackers to spoof the address bar and prevent users from leaving malicious sites.

Is CVE-2007-3826 still a concern today?

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is an older vulnerability, it remains a concern for users who have not updated their software or are using outdated systems.