Microsoft Internet Explorer 'javascript:' URI in 'Refresh' Header Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Publish date: March 02, 2011
Severity: MEDIUM
CVE Identifier: CVE-2009-2350
Advisory Date: MAR 02, 2011
DESCRIPTION
Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.
An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the user running the application and to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and other sensitive data that may aid in further attacks.
Internet Explorer 6 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180 and earlier does not block javascript: URIs in Refresh headers in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to (1) injecting a Refresh header or (2) specifying the content of a Refresh header, a related issue to CVE-2009-1312.
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: 1003610
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1003610 - Multiple Browsers 'javascript:' URI In 'Refresh' Header Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- microsoft internet_explorer 6
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
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