CVE-2011-2383: Input Validation
First published: Fri Jun 03 2011(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and earlier 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 an http: URL that redirects to a file: URL, as demonstrated by a Facebook game, related to a "cookiejacking" issue, aka "Drag and Drop Information Disclosure Vulnerability." NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix in the Internet Explorer 9 release.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =9-beta | |
| Internet Explorer | <=9 | |
| Internet Explorer | =3.0 | |
| Internet Explorer | =4.0 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Internet Explorer | =8 |
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Reference Links
- https://sites.google.com/site/tentacoloviola/cookiejacking/Cookiejacking2011_final.ppt
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsSkcnIFCxM
- http://conference.hackinthebox.org/hitbsecconf2011ams/?page_id=1388
- http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/IE-Flaw-Lets-Attackers-Steal-Cookies-Access-User-Accounts-402503/
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V95CX-3JpK0
- http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/74259
- http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-20066419-83.html
- http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/25/microsoft_internet_explorer_cookiejacking/
- http://ju12.tistory.com/attachment/cfile4.uf@151FAB4C4DDC9E0002A6FE.ppt
- http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/vulnerabilities/229700031
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12820
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-057
- http://ju12.tistory.com/attachment/cfile4.uf%40151FAB4C4DDC9E0002A6FE.ppt
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2383?
CVE-2011-2383 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2383?
To fix CVE-2011-2383, users should upgrade to a newer version of Microsoft Internet Explorer that does not have this vulnerability.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2011-2383?
CVE-2011-2383 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 3.0 through 9.0.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2011-2383?
CVE-2011-2383 is associated with user-assisted remote attacks that exploit cross-zone drag-and-drop actions.
Can CVE-2011-2383 lead to cookie theft?
Yes, CVE-2011-2383 can allow attackers to read cookie files if exploited correctly.
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