CVE-2011-1245: Infoleak

Published Apr 13, 2011
·
Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 does not properly restrict script access to content from a (1) different domain or (2) different zone, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site, aka "Javascript Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Affected Software

41 affected components
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Apr 13, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
06:55 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1245?

CVE-2011-1245 has been assessed with a medium severity level due to its potential to allow sensitive information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-1245?

To fix CVE-2011-1245, users should upgrade to a patched version of Internet Explorer 8 or later.

3

What does CVE-2011-1245 exploit?

CVE-2011-1245 exploits improper restrictions in Internet Explorer regarding script access to content across different domains or zones.

4

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2011-1245?

CVE-2011-1245 affects Internet Explorer versions 6 and 7.

5

Can CVE-2011-1245 impact Windows XP users?

Yes, CVE-2011-1245 can impact Windows XP users if they run Internet Explorer 6 or 7.

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