Microsoft Internet Explorer focus Vulnerability
Severity: MEDIUM
CVE Identifier: CVE-2006-2900
Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011
DESCRIPTION
Internet Explorer 6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files by tricking a user into typing the characters of the target filename in a text box and using the OnKeyDown, OnKeyPress, and OnKeyUp Javascript keystroke events to change the focus and cause those characters to be inserted into a file upload input control, which can then upload the file when the user submits the form.
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: 1000961
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000961 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Focus Vulnerability
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 for Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 for Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 for Microsoft Windows 98 SE
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 for Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 for Microsoft Windows XP SP1
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (Itanium)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 64-bit
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1 (Itanium)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows XP Professional 64-bit
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows XP SP2