CVE-2003-1559
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CVE-2003-1559 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.22, and other 5 through 6 SP1 versions, sends Referer headers containing https:// URLs in requests for http:// URLs, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information by reading Referer log data.. EPSS estimates a 15.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.22, and other 5 through 6 SP1 versions, sends Referer headers containing https:// URLs in requests for http:// URLs, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information by reading Referer log data.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 5.22 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.5 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
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- Status
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