medium
4.3
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-2382: Input Validation

First published: Fri Jun 03 2011(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and earlier, and Internet Explorer 9 beta, does not properly restrict cross-zone drag-and-drop actions, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to read cookie files via vectors involving an IFRAME element with a SRC attribute containing a file: URL, as demonstrated by a Facebook game, related to a "cookiejacking" issue.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9-beta
Internet Explorer<=8
Internet Explorer=3.0
Internet Explorer=3.0.1
Internet Explorer=3.0.2
Internet Explorer=3.1
Internet Explorer=3.2
Internet Explorer=4.0
Internet Explorer=4.0.1
Internet Explorer=4.0.1-sp1
Internet Explorer=4.0.1-sp2
Internet Explorer=4.01
Internet Explorer=4.1
Internet Explorer=4.01-sp1
Internet Explorer=4.5
Internet Explorer=4.40.308
Internet Explorer=4.40.520
Internet Explorer=4.70.1155
Internet Explorer=4.70.1158
Internet Explorer=4.70.1215
Internet Explorer=4.70.1300
Internet Explorer=4.71.544
Internet Explorer=4.71.1008.3
Internet Explorer=4.71.1712.6
Internet Explorer=4.72.2106.8
Internet Explorer=4.72.3110.8
Internet Explorer=4.72.3612.1713
Internet Explorer=5
Internet Explorer=5.0
Internet Explorer=5.0.1
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp3
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp4
Internet Explorer=5.00.0518.10
Internet Explorer=5.00.0910.1309
Internet Explorer=5.00.2014.0216
Internet Explorer=5.00.2314.1003
Internet Explorer=5.00.2516.1900
Internet Explorer=5.00.2614.3500
Internet Explorer=5.00.2919.800
Internet Explorer=5.00.2919.3800
Internet Explorer=5.00.2919.6307
Internet Explorer=5.00.2920.0000
Internet Explorer=5.00.3103.1000
Internet Explorer=5.00.3105.0106
Internet Explorer=5.00.3314.2101
Internet Explorer=5.00.3315.1000
Internet Explorer=5.00.3502.1000
Internet Explorer=5.00.3700.1000
Internet Explorer=5.01
Internet Explorer=5.1
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp3
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Internet Explorer=5.2.3
Internet Explorer=5.5
Internet Explorer=5.5-preview
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.50.3825.1300
Internet Explorer=5.50.4030.2400
Internet Explorer=5.50.4134.0100
Internet Explorer=5.50.4134.0600
Internet Explorer=5.50.4308.2900
Internet Explorer=5.50.4522.1800
Internet Explorer=5.50.4807.2300
Internet Explorer=6
Internet Explorer=6-sp1
Internet Explorer=6.0
Internet Explorer=6.00.2462.0000
Internet Explorer=6.00.2479.0006
Internet Explorer=6.0.2600
Internet Explorer=6.00.2600.0000
Internet Explorer=6.0.2800
Internet Explorer=6.0.2800.1106
Internet Explorer=6.00.2800.1106
Internet Explorer=6.0.2900
Internet Explorer=6.0.2900.2180
Internet Explorer=6.00.2900.2180
Internet Explorer=6.00.3663.0000
Internet Explorer=6.00.3718.0000
Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.0000
Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.1830
Internet Explorer=6.00.3790.3959
Internet Explorer=7
Internet Explorer=7.0
Internet Explorer=7.0-beta
Internet Explorer=7.0-beta1
Internet Explorer=7.0-beta2
Internet Explorer=7.0-beta3
Internet Explorer=7.0.5730-unknown
Internet Explorer=7.0.5730.11
Internet Explorer=7.00.5730.1100
Internet Explorer=7.00.6000.16386
Internet Explorer=7.00.6000.16441

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-2382?

    CVE-2011-2382 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to access sensitive cookie information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-2382?

    To fix CVE-2011-2382, users should update to the latest version of Internet Explorer that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2011-2382?

    CVE-2011-2382 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and earlier, as well as Internet Explorer 9 beta.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2011-2382 facilitate?

    CVE-2011-2382 facilitates a cross-zone drag-and-drop attack that allows attackers to read cookie files under certain conditions.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2011-2382?

    Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2011-2382, as the attacker needs to trick the user into performing specific actions.

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