10708 : Microsoft IE Image Tag Arbitrary Script Execution (HijackClick 3)
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Timeline

Exploit Publish Date Disclosure Date
2004-07-11 2004-10-12

Keywords

AKA HijackClick 3

Description

Internet Explorer contains a flaw in the function which processes scripts in image tags that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when a user visits a malicious web page or views an HTML mail using the popup.show method. This flaw allows execution of arbitrary code on the victim's machine leading to a loss of Integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products

Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Internet Explorer
Watch-list
5.01 SP3
5.01 SP4
5.5 SP2
6.0
6.0 SP1

References

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 5.0
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2003-12-31 | Disagree?

Access_vector_2 Access_complexity_2 Authentication_2 Confidentiality_impact_0 Integrity_impact_1 Availability_impact_0

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