CVE-2011-0096: XSS
First published: Mon Jan 31 2011(Updated: )
The MHTML protocol handler in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not properly handle a MIME format in a request for content blocks in a document, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted web site that is visited in Internet Explorer, aka "MHTML Mime-Formatted Request Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/archive/2011/01/28/microsoft-releases-security-advisory-2501696.aspx
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2011/01/28/more-information-about-the-mhtml-script-injection-vulnerability.aspx
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43093
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2501696.mspx
- http://www.80vul.com/webzine_0x05/0x05%20IE%E4%B8%8BMHTML%E5%8D%8F%E8%AE%AE%E5%B8%A6%E6%9D%A5%E7%9A%84%E8%B7%A8%E5%9F%9F%E5%8D%B1%E5%AE%B3.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/326549
- http://osvdb.org/70693
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025003
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0242
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16071
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46055
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-102A.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65000
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6956
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0096?
CVE-2011-0096 has a medium severity rating, potentially allowing remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0096?
To mitigate CVE-2011-0096, you should apply the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected operating systems.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2011-0096?
CVE-2011-0096 affects Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-0096?
Temporary workarounds for CVE-2011-0096 may include disabling the MHTML protocol handler or limiting the use of MHTML files.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-0096?
CVE-2011-0096 can be exploited through malicious MHTML files that may lead to exploitation when opened in a vulnerable browser.
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