Release DateFeb 05, 2010 |
Severityhigh |
ImpactInformation Disclosure |
DescriptionThis indicates an attack attempt against an information-disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer.A remote attacker may exploit this vulnerability to get potentially sensitive information from local files via a specially crafted web page. |
Affected ProductsInternet Explorer 5.01 SP4Internet Explorer 6 SP1 Internet Explorer 7 Internet Explorer 8 |
Recommended ActionsRefer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround:http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/980088.mspx |
Coverage IPS
VCM |
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)CVE-2010-0255 |
Reference/shttp://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/980088.mspxhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38056 (BugTraq) |