What is the severity of CVE-2011-4689?

CVE-2011-4689 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4689?

To fix CVE-2011-4689, you should update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2011-4689?

CVE-2011-4689 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9.

What type of attack does CVE-2011-4689 facilitate?

CVE-2011-4689 facilitates remote attackers in determining document existence in the browser cache through JavaScript.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-4689?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2011-4689; updating the software is the recommended course of action.

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CVE-2011-4689

medium

CWE

264

7/12/2011

16/9/2024

CVE-2011-4689

First published: Wed Dec 07 2011(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not prevent capture of data about the times of Same Origin Policy violations during IFRAME loading attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine whether a document exists in the browser cache via crafted JavaScript code.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=8
Internet Explorer	=7
Internet Explorer	=6
Internet Explorer	=9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4689?
CVE-2011-4689 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4689?
To fix CVE-2011-4689, you should update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2011-4689?
CVE-2011-4689 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-4689 facilitate?
CVE-2011-4689 facilitates remote attackers in determining document existence in the browser cache through JavaScript.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-4689?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2011-4689; updating the software is the recommended course of action.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4689?
CVE-2011-4689 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4689?
To fix CVE-2011-4689, you should update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2011-4689?
CVE-2011-4689 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-4689 facilitate?
CVE-2011-4689 facilitates remote attackers in determining document existence in the browser cache through JavaScript.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-4689?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2011-4689; updating the software is the recommended course of action.