CVE-2007-4478: XSS

Published Aug 22, 2007

Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and 7 allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in the local zone via a URI, when the document at the associated URL is saved to a local file, which then contains the URI string along with the document's original content.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Event History

Aug 22, 2007

CVE Published

11:17 PM

Aug 23, 2007

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4478?

CVE-2007-4478 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4478?

To mitigate CVE-2007-4478, users should apply the latest security updates for Microsoft Internet Explorer or consider using alternative web browsers.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2007-4478?

CVE-2007-4478 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and 7.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-4478?

CVE-2007-4478 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Can CVE-2007-4478 be exploited without user assistance?

CVE-2007-4478 requires user assistance to be exploited, as it involves saving a document from a malicious URL.