CVE-2008-3473: Critical severity internet explorer vulnerability

Published Oct 15, 2008
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 does not properly determine the domain or security zone of origin of web script, which allows remote attackers to bypass the intended cross-domain security policy, and execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information, via a crafted HTML document, aka "Event Handling Cross-Domain Vulnerability."

Affected Software

20 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista=gold
Microsoft Windows Vista=gold
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1

Event History

Oct 15, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
12:12 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3473?

CVE-2008-3473 has a medium severity rating due to potential remote code execution and sensitive information exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3473?

To fix CVE-2008-3473, users should upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2008-3473?

CVE-2008-3473 affects Internet Explorer 6 and 7, including specific service packs of these versions.

4

Can CVE-2008-3473 lead to data theft?

Yes, CVE-2008-3473 can potentially allow attackers to obtain sensitive information from vulnerable systems.

5

Is CVE-2008-3473 still a risk for users today?

While CVE-2008-3473 is an older vulnerability, users running outdated versions of Internet Explorer may still be at risk.

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