Microsoft Internet Explorer oIFrameElement.Document cross-domain script execution
| ie-iframe-document-script-execution (10371) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Internet Explorer could allow a remote attacker to execute malicious JavaScript in restricted domains by using an oIFrameElement.Document object to bypass security domain restrictions and access an iframe's Document Object Model (DOM). This could allow an attacker to steal cookies from Web sites, gain access to Web site content, and read files or execute program's on a victim's computer. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a malicious Web page and hosting it on a Web site or sending it to a potential victim as an HTML email.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in the latest Microsoft Security Bulletin. See References.
— OR —
Use Microsoft Automatic Update if it is supported by your operating system. The original bulletin issued by Microsoft has been superseded.
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin N-018: Microsoft Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer.
- GreyMagic Security Advisory GM#011-IE: Internet Explorer : The D-Day. .
- Microsoft Corporation Web site: What You Should Know About Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-066.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-066: Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer (Q328970).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-068: Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer (324929).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-004: Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer (810847).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-015: Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer (813489).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-020: Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer (818529).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-032: Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer (822925).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-040: Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer (828750).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-048: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (824145).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-004: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (832894).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-025: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (867801).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-038: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (834707).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-040: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (889293).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-014: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (867282).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-020: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (890923).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-025: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (883939).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-038: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (896727).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-052: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (896688).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-054: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (905915).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-004: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (910620).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-013: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (912812).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-021: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (916281).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-042: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (918899).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-067: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (922760).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-072: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (925454).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-016: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (928090).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-027: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (931768).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-033: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (933566).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-045: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (937143).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-057: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (939653).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-069: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (942615).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-010: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (944533).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-024: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (947864).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-031: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (950759).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-045: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (953838).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-058: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (956390).
- BID-5963: Microsoft Internet Explorer Unauthorized Document Object Model Access Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1217: Cross-Frame scripting vulnerability in the WebBrowser control as used in Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, read arbitrary files, or conduct other unauthorized activities via script that accesses the Document property, which bypasses <frame> and <iframe> domain restrictions.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
Reported:
Oct 15, 2002
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