CVE-2014-1816
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CVE-2014-1816 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 3.0 and 6.0 does not properly restrict the information transmitted by Internet Explorer during a download action, which allows remote attackers to discover (1) full pathnames on the client system and (2) local usernames embedded in these pathnames via a crafted web site, aka "MSXML Entity URI Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 14.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 3.0 and 6.0 does not properly restrict the information transmitted by Internet Explorer during a download action, which allows remote attackers to discover (1) full pathnames on the client system and (2) local usernames embedded in these pathnames via a crafted web site, aka "MSXML Entity URI Vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Xml Core Services | 3.0 |
| Microsoft | Xml Core Services | 6.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58538Permissions Required
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67895Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58538Permissions Required
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67895Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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