CVE Number | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
MS08-073 | Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (958215) | Internet Explorer | Critical | 10-12-2008 |
Technical Information
Brief overview of the risk:
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way Internet Explorer handles certain navigation methods
Detailed Information on the risk:
An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a specially crafted Web page. When a user views the Web page, the vulnerability could allow remote code execution. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the logged-on user. Further information on this exploit is available at : MS08-073
Affected Software
Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7