CVE-2011-1960: Medium severity internet explorer vulnerability

Published Aug 10, 2011
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly implement JavaScript event handlers, which allows remote attackers to access content from a different (1) domain or (2) zone via unspecified script code, aka "Event Handlers Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Affected Software

16 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Event History

Aug 10, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:16 PM
Description
Data Sourced
09:55 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1960?

CVE-2011-1960 is classified as an important vulnerability due to the potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-1960?

To fix CVE-2011-1960, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2011-1960?

CVE-2011-1960 affects Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9.

4

What impact does CVE-2011-1960 have on users?

CVE-2011-1960 can allow remote attackers to access content from different domains, leading to information disclosure.

5

Is CVE-2011-1960 still a concern for modern browsers?

CVE-2011-1960 specifically targets outdated versions of Internet Explorer, so it is not a concern for users of current browsers.

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