CVE-2011-3404

Name: CVE-2011-3404
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-12-14T00:55:01.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.28%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-3404 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly use the Content-Disposition HTTP header to control rendering of the HTTP response body, which allows remote attackers to read content from a different (1) domain or (2) zone via a crafted web site, aka "Content-Disposition Information Disclosure Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 14.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly use the Content-Disposition HTTP header to control rendering of the HTTP response body, which allows remote attackers to read content from a different (1) domain or (2) zone via a crafted web site, aka "Content-Disposition Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.28%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	7
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	8
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-099Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14614Tool Signature
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-099Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14614Tool Signature

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3404?

How severe is CVE-2011-3404?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3404 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3404?

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