First published: Mon Jun 30 2008(Updated: )
Cross-domain vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6, and 7 allows remote attackers to access restricted information from other domains via JavaScript that uses the Object data type for the value of a (1) location or (2) location.href property, related to incorrect determination of the origin of web script, aka "Window Location Property Cross-Domain Vulnerability." NOTE: according to Microsoft, CVE-2008-2948 and CVE-2008-2949 are duplicates of this issue, probably different attack vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Internet Explorer | =5.01-sp4 | |
Internet Explorer | =7 | |
Internet Explorer | =6 |
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CVE-2008-2947 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its cross-domain impact.
Fixing CVE-2008-2947 involves updating Internet Explorer to a more secure version or applying relevant patches provided by Microsoft.
CVE-2008-2947 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 SP4, 6, and 7.
Yes, CVE-2008-2947 can enable remote attackers to access restricted information from other domains, potentially leading to data leakage.
CVE-2008-2947 can be exploited in cross-site scripting attacks, allowing attackers to manipulate JavaScript to access sensitive data.