CVE-2008-2948
First published: Mon Jun 30 2008(Updated: )
Cross-domain vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and 8 allows remote attackers to change the location property of a frame via the Object data type, and use a frame from a different domain to observe domain-independent events, as demonstrated by observing onkeydown events with caballero-listener. NOTE: according to Microsoft, this is a duplicate of CVE-2008-2947, possibly a different attack vector.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | =8 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7 |
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Reference Links
- http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=1348
- http://sirdarckcat.blogspot.com/2008/05/ghosts-for-ie8-and-ie75730.html
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/cc405107.aspx#EHD
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/ghost-busters/
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/516627
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30851
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1941/references
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2948?
CVE-2008-2948 is classified as having a medium severity level due to its potential for cross-domain exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2948?
To mitigate CVE-2008-2948, users should update to a more recent and secure version of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2008-2948?
CVE-2008-2948 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 7 and 8.
What exploit methods are associated with CVE-2008-2948?
CVE-2008-2948 allows attackers to change the location property of a frame, enabling observation of domain-independent events.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-2948?
The potential impacts of CVE-2008-2948 include unauthorized data access and session hijacking due to cross-domain vulnerabilities.
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