CVE-2008-4029: Infoleak
First published: Wed Nov 12 2008(Updated: )
Cross-domain vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 and 4.0, as used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from another domain via a crafted XML document, related to improper error checks for external DTDs, aka "MSXML DTD Cross-Domain Scripting Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Internet Explorer | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32155
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021164
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-316A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3111
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122703006921213&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5999
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-069
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4029?
CVE-2008-4029 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4029?
To fix CVE-2008-4029, ensure that you update Microsoft XML Core Services to the latest available version.
What are the affected systems of CVE-2008-4029?
CVE-2008-4029 affects systems running Microsoft XML Core Services version 3.0 and 4.0, particularly older versions of Internet Explorer.
Can CVE-2008-4029 lead to data leakage?
Yes, CVE-2008-4029 can allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from other domains, leading to potential data leakage.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2008-4029?
Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2008-4029 that can leverage the vulnerability to access sensitive data.
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