medium
4.3
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-4848

First published: Wed Sep 12 2007(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 through 7 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of local files that have associated images via a res:// URI in the src property of a JavaScript Image object, as demonstrated by the URI for a bitmap image resource within a (1) .exe or (2) .dll file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Internet Explorer=5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=4.x
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp1
Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0_ta3
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.x
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0-sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp2
Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0-sp1
Internet Explorer=6
Internet Explorer=5.01
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp3
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Internet Explorer=4.0
Internet Explorer=4.0.1
Internet Explorer=4.1
Internet Explorer=4.5
Internet Explorer=5.0
Internet Explorer=5.0.1
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp3
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp4
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.5
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.1
Internet Explorer=5.2.3
Internet Explorer=5.5-preview
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
Internet Explorer=6.0.2600
Internet Explorer=6.0
Internet Explorer=6.0.2800
Internet Explorer=6.0.2800.1106
Internet Explorer=6.0.2900
Internet Explorer=6.0.2900.2180
Internet Explorer=7.0-beta
Internet Explorer=7.0
Internet Explorer=7.0.5730.11
Internet Explorer=7.0-beta1
Internet Explorer=7.0-beta2
Internet Explorer=7.0-beta3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-4848?

    CVE-2007-4848 is considered a medium severity vulnerability as it allows attackers to potentially access local files through specific URI schemes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-4848?

    To mitigate CVE-2007-4848, users should upgrade to a more secure version of Internet Explorer or apply security patches provided by Microsoft.

  • What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2007-4848?

    CVE-2007-4848 affects Internet Explorer versions 4.0 through 7, including all service packs.

  • Can CVE-2007-4848 lead to data exposure?

    Yes, if exploited, CVE-2007-4848 can lead to unauthorized access and exposure of local files on the user's system.

  • Is CVE-2007-4848 still a risk today?

    While CVE-2007-4848 primarily affects outdated versions of Internet Explorer, users with legacy systems may still be at risk.

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