Description
The showHelp() function in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 supports certain types of pluggable protocols that allow remote attackers to bypass the cross-domain security model and execute arbitrary code, aka "Improper Cross Domain Security Validation with ShowHelp functionality."
Products
- Microsoft IE 6.0 SP1
- 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-2003-1328, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2003-1328 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