Internet Explorer MHTML URI Handler Information Disclosure

  Severity: MEDIUM
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2006-2111
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

 A component in Microsoft Outlook Express 6 allows remote attackers to bypass domain restrictions and obtain sensitive information via redirections with the mhtml: URI handler, as originally reported for Internet Explorer 6 and 7, aka "URL Redirect Cross Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000503
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000503 - Microsoft Internet Explorer MHTML URI Buffer Overflow

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0