CVE-2007-3924
First published: Sat Jul 21 2007(Updated: )
Argument injection vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, when running on systems with Netscape installed and certain URIs registered, allows remote attackers to conduct cross-browser scripting attacks and execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a -chrome argument to the navigatorurl URI, which are inserted into the command line that is created when invoking netscape.exe, a related issue to CVE-2007-3670. NOTE: there has been debate about whether the issue is in Internet Explorer or Netscape. As of 20070713, it is CVE's opinion that IE appears to not properly delimit the URL argument when invoking Netscape; this issue could arise with other protocol handlers in IE.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | ||
| Netscape Navigator | =9.0-beta2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3924?
CVE-2007-3924 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3924?
To fix CVE-2007-3924, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Internet Explorer and remove any unnecessary installations of Netscape Navigator.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-3924?
CVE-2007-3924 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer installations running alongside Netscape Navigator, specifically version 9.0-beta2.
What type of attacks are possible through CVE-2007-3924?
CVE-2007-3924 can lead to cross-browser scripting attacks, allowing attackers to manipulate web pages in arbitrary ways.
Is CVE-2007-3924 still relevant today?
CVE-2007-3924 is primarily of historical interest today, as affected software is largely obsolete and no longer widely used.
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