CVE-2007-5158: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Oct 1, 2007

Updated

The focus handling for the onkeydown event in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 allows remote attackers to change field focus and copy keystrokes via a certain use of a JavaScript htmlFor attribute, as demonstrated by changing focus from a textarea to a file upload field, a related issue to CVE-2007-3511.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Event History

Oct 1, 2007

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5158?

CVE-2007-5158 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation to capture keystrokes.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2007-5158?

An attacker could exploit CVE-2007-5158 by using JavaScript to change the focus of an input field, allowing them to capture sensitive keystrokes.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2007-5158?

CVE-2007-5158 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0.

How do I mitigate the risks of CVE-2007-5158?

To mitigate the risks of CVE-2007-5158, users should upgrade to a more secure version of Internet Explorer and avoid using outdated software.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-5158?

No formal patch was released for CVE-2007-5158, so upgrading to a newer version of Internet Explorer is advisable.