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CVE-2011-2383

UnknownEPSS 20.85%

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CVE-2011-2383 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and earlier does not properly restrict cross-zone drag-and-drop actions, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to read cookie files via vectors involving an IFRAME element with a SRC attribute containing an http: URL that redirects to a file: URL, as demonstrated by a Facebook game, related to a "cookiejacking" issue, aka "Drag and Drop Information Disclosure Vulnerability." NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix in the Internet Explorer 9 release.. EPSS estimates a 20.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and earlier does not properly restrict cross-zone drag-and-drop actions, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to read cookie files via vectors involving an IFRAME element with a SRC attribute containing an http: URL that redirects to a file: URL, as demonstrated by a Facebook game, related to a "cookiejacking" issue, aka "Drag and Drop Information Disclosure Vulnerability." NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix in the Internet Explorer 9 release.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
20.85%

97.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftIe9Beta
MicrosoftInternet Explorer<= 9—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer3.0—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer4.0—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer7—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer8—

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Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2383?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and earlier does not properly restrict cross-zone drag-and-drop actions, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to read cookie files via vectors involving an IFRAME element with a SRC attribute containing an http: URL that redirects to a file: URL, as demonstrated by a Facebook game, related to a "cookiejacking" issue, aka "Drag and Drop Information Disclosure Vulnerability." NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix in the Internet Explorer 9 release.
How severe is CVE-2011-2383?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2383 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2383?
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