CVE-2007-5355
First published: Wed Dec 05 2007(Updated: )
The Web Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD) feature in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7, when a primary DNS suffix with three or more components is configured, resolves an unqualified wpad hostname in a second-level domain outside this configured DNS domain, which allows remote WPAD servers to conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.01-sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =64-bit | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =64-bit_sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =itanium_sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =itanium_sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Internet Explorer | =7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5355?
CVE-2007-5355 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation through misleading WPAD servers.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5355?
To fix CVE-2007-5355, users should install the latest security updates for Microsoft Internet Explorer and disable the Web Proxy Auto-Discovery feature.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2007-5355?
CVE-2007-5355 affects Internet Explorer 6 and 7, specifically their configurations with certain DNS suffixes.
Is CVE-2007-5355 applicable to Windows XP users?
CVE-2007-5355 does not affect Windows XP users as the vulnerable versions of Internet Explorer are not present.
Can CVE-2007-5355 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-5355 can be exploited remotely by attackers leveraging unqualified wpad hostnames in malicious WPAD servers.
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