Title: Microsoft IE TIF Folder Drag and Drop Operation Information Disclosure
Info
Disclosure
Dec 12, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Dec 12, 2006
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when user accesses a malicious web page and performs unspecified drag and drop operations, which will disclose the path and content to the cached content located in the user's temporary internet folder information resulting in a loss of confidentiality.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified,
Vendor Verified
Solution
Microsoft has released a patch to address this issue. Additionally, it is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s): Disable "Drag and Drop or copy and paste files" in Internet Explorer