CVE-2007-5355
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CVE-2007-5355 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Web Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD) feature in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7, when a primary DNS suffix with three or more components is configured, resolves an unqualified wpad hostname in a second-level domain outside this configured DNS domain, which allows remote WPAD servers to conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 16.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Web Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD) feature in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7, when a primary DNS suffix with three or more components is configured, resolves an unqualified wpad hostname in a second-level domain outside this configured DNS domain, which allows remote WPAD servers to conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 | Sp4 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 7 | — |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27901Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27901Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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