#VU6457 Spoofing attack in Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2017-0231
Published: May 9, 2017 / Updated: May 12, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6457
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0231
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when rendering SmartScreen Filter in Microsoft browsers. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and perform a spoofing attack.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in unauthorized access to entire database.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when rendering SmartScreen Filter in Microsoft browsers. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and perform a spoofing attack.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in unauthorized access to entire database.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.