CVE-2007-2227
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CVE-2007-2227 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The MHTML protocol handler in Microsoft Outlook Express 6 and Windows Mail in Windows Vista does not properly handle Content-Disposition "notifications," which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from other Internet Explorer domains, aka "Content Disposition Parsing Cross Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 25.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The MHTML protocol handler in Microsoft Outlook Express 6 and Windows Mail in Windows Vista does not properly handle Content-Disposition "notifications," which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from other Internet Explorer domains, aka "Content Disposition Parsing Cross Domain Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Outlook Express | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows Mail | All versions |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-163A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-163A.htmlUS Government Resource
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