Vulnerability identifier: #VU1238

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2006-1192

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an error, which allows an attacker to spoof address bar and other parts of web page.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to perform spoofing attack and obtain potentially sensitive information or execute other malicious actions against victim.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website:

• Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 on Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 – Download the update
• Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 on Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 – Download the update
• Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 – Download the update
• Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 – Download the update
• Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems – Download the update
• Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition – Download the update
• Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition – Download the update

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Internet Explorer: 5 - 6

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External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms06-013.aspx

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.