CVE-2010-0488: Infoleak
First published: Wed Mar 31 2010(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4, 6, 6 SP1, and 7 does not properly handle unspecified "encoding strings," which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site, aka "Post Encoding Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =5.01-sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.01-sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 |
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Reference Links
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023773
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39028
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0744
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/en/contents/2010/JVNDB-2010-000011.html
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN49467403/index.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-068A.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-089A.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7840
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-018
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0488?
CVE-2010-0488 has a severity rating of critical due to its impact on the confidentiality of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0488?
To fix CVE-2010-0488, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What does CVE-2010-0488 exploit?
CVE-2010-0488 exploits an encoding strings handling issue in Internet Explorer which allows attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2010-0488?
CVE-2010-0488 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 SP4, 6, 6 SP1, and 7.
Can CVE-2010-0488 affect sensitive data in web applications?
Yes, CVE-2010-0488 can allow attackers to obtain sensitive information from web applications by exploiting the vulnerability.
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