What is the severity of CVE-2008-4788?

CVE-2008-4788 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

How does CVE-2008-4788 impact users of Internet Explorer 6?

CVE-2008-4788 allows attackers to spoof the address bar, potentially leading to phishing attacks.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2008-4788?

CVE-2008-4788 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.

How can I protect myself from CVE-2008-4788?

Users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer or switch to a different browser.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-4788?

There is no patch available for CVE-2008-4788, as it is an unpatched issue in an outdated browser.

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CVE-2008-4788

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

29/10/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-4788

First published: Wed Oct 29 2008(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 omits high-bit URL-encoded characters when displaying the address bar, which allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via a URL with a domain name that differs from an important domain name only in these characters, as demonstrated by using exam%A9ple.com to spoof example.com, aka MSRC ticket MSRC7900.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4788?
CVE-2008-4788 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-2008-4788 impact users of Internet Explorer 6?
CVE-2008-4788 allows attackers to spoof the address bar, potentially leading to phishing attacks.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2008-4788?
CVE-2008-4788 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.
How can I protect myself from CVE-2008-4788?
Users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer or switch to a different browser.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-4788?
There is no patch available for CVE-2008-4788, as it is an unpatched issue in an outdated browser.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4788?
CVE-2008-4788 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-2008-4788 impact users of Internet Explorer 6?
CVE-2008-4788 allows attackers to spoof the address bar, potentially leading to phishing attacks.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2008-4788?
CVE-2008-4788 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.
How can I protect myself from CVE-2008-4788?
Users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer or switch to a different browser.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-4788?
There is no patch available for CVE-2008-4788, as it is an unpatched issue in an outdated browser.