| Descripción: | Summary:
This host is missing a critical security update according to
Microsoft Bulletin MS10-071.
Vulnerability Insight:
- The browser allowing for automated, scripted instructions to simulate user
actions on the AutoComplete feature, which could allow attackers to capture
information previously entered into fields after the AutoComplete feature
has been enabled.
- An error in the way the toStaticHTML API sanitizes HTML, which could allow
cross-site scripting attacks.
- An error when processing CSS special characters, which could allow attackers
to view content from another domain or Internet Explorer zone.
- An uninitialized memory corruption error when processing malformed data,
which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious web page.
- The Anchor element not being removed from the editable HTML element during
specific user operations, potentially revealing personally identifiable
information intended for deletion.
- The browser allowing scripts to access and read content from different domains,
which could allow cross-domain scripting attacks.
Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to gain knowledge of
sensitive information or execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software/OS:
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.x/7.x/8.x.
Solution:
The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for more information.
CVSS Score:
9.3
CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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