CVE-2008-5552: XSS
The XSS Filter in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 Beta 2 allows remote attackers to bypass the XSS protection mechanism and conduct XSS attacks via a CRLF sequence in conjunction with a crafted Content-Type header, as demonstrated by a header with a utf-7 charset value. NOTE: the vendor has reportedly stated that the XSS Filter intentionally does not attempt to "address every conceivable XSS attack scenario."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5552?
CVE-2008-5552 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5552?
To mitigate CVE-2008-5552, users should upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer that addresses this vulnerability.
What does CVE-2008-5552 allow attackers to do?
CVE-2008-5552 allows remote attackers to bypass the XSS protection mechanism in Internet Explorer, conducting XSS attacks via crafted HTTP headers.
Is my version of Internet Explorer affected by CVE-2008-5552?
Yes, Internet Explorer 8.0 Beta 2 is affected by CVE-2008-5552 and should be updated.
What is the nature of the attack vector for CVE-2008-5552?
The attack vector for CVE-2008-5552 involves using a CRLF sequence within a crafted Content-Type header to exploit the XSS Filter.