CVE-2008-3473

Name: CVE-2008-3473
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-15T00:12:15.803+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 31.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3473 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 does not properly determine the domain or security zone of origin of web script, which allows remote attackers to bypass the intended cross-domain security policy, and execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information, via a crafted HTML document, aka "Event Handling Cross-Domain Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 31.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 and 7 does not properly determine the domain or security zone of origin of web script, which allows remote attackers to bypass the intended cross-domain security policy, and execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information, via a crafted HTML document, aka "Event Handling Cross-Domain Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

31.69%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.01	Sp4
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	7	—

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2Mailing List, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31616Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021047Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2809Broken Link
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-058Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45562VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45565VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13255Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2Mailing List, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31616Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021047Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2809Broken Link
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-058Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45562VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45565VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13255Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3473?

How severe is CVE-2008-3473?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3473 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 31.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3473?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST