Microsoft Internet Explorer Save Picture As spoofing
| ie-save-picture-spoofing (18269) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 running on Windows XP SP2 could allow a remote attacker to spoof file extensions to cause a malicious image to appear to be safe for opening. If the 'Hide extension for known file types' option is enabled, which is the default setting, a remote attacker could create a specially-crafted image, which would be saved with an arbitrary file extenstion, once the victim uses the 'Save Picture As' command. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a malicious Web page and hosting it on a Web site or by sending it to a victim as an HTML email.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, Internet Explorer 6
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 250747, Right-Clicking, Selecting 'Save Picture As' Does Not Save Image with Correct Extension at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/250747.
- BID-11768: Microsoft Internet Explorer Image Download Filename Extension Spoofing Vulnerability
- SA13317: Microsoft Internet Explorer "Save Picture As" Image Download Spoofing
Reported:
Nov 26, 2004
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net