Description
Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to identify the path to the Temporary Internet Files folder and obtain user information such as cookies via certain uses of the OBJECT tag, which are not subjected to the proper security checks, aka "Temporary Internet Files folders Name Reading."
Products
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 -
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 Service Pack 4
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 -
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 Preview
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 -
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 1
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2002-1188, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2002-1188 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References