Internet Explorer 7 Frame Location Handling Vulnerability

Publish date: March 02, 2011
  Severity: MEDIUM
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-2948,CVE-2008-2949
  Advisory Date: MAR 02, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

sirdarckcat has discovered a vulnerability in Internet Explorer, which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct spoofing attacks. Be sure to check if your system is missing security updates or have insecure applications installed: http://secunia.com/software_inspector/ Feature Overview - The Secunia Software Inspector: * Detects insecure versions of applications installed * Verifies that all Microsoft patches are applied * Assists you in updating your system and applications * Runs through your browser. No installation or download is required.

  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: 1002599
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1002599 - Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Frame Location Handling Vulnerability

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.x

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