Microsoft Internet Explorer cache from SSL Web sites obtain information

ie-cache-ssl-obtain-information (17654) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Microsoft Internet Explorer could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the way Internet Explorer handles cached contents from SSL protected Web sites. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) creates a Web site with the same host name as a legitimate site using SSL and redirects navigation to the malicious Web site, the attacker would cause the information to be cached to the local system. Once the victim visits the legitimate site in a second session, the information would be loaded in the context of the legitimate Web site. This could allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information or spoof content on SSL protected Web sites.

Platforms Affected:

  • Microsoft, Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4
  • Microsoft, Internet Explorer 5.01 SP3
  • Microsoft, Internet Explorer 5.5 SP2
  • Microsoft, Internet Explorer 6 SP1
  • Microsoft, Windows 2000 SP3
  • Microsoft, Windows 2000 SP4
  • Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server x64
  • Microsoft, Windows NT 4.0 SP6a Server
  • Microsoft, Windows NT 4.0 SP6 Terminal Server
  • Microsoft, Windows XP SP1
  • Microsoft, Windows XP SP1 64-bit

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 The original bulletin issued by Microsoft has been superseded.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Oct 12, 2004

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