JVN#33861625
Iwate Portal Bar vulnerable to arbitrary script execution
Overview
Iwate Portal Bar is vulnerable to arbitrary script execution.
Products Affected
- Iwate Portal Bar
Description
Iwate Portal Bar is an add-on to Internet Explorer that adds a toolbar and provides multiple functions. The RSS/Atom feed reader function in Iwate Portal Bar is vulnerable to arbitrary script execution due to the improper processing during HTML page output based on feed information.
Impact
An arbitrary script may be executed on the user's Internet Explorer.
Solution
Do not use Iwate Portal Bar
Please stop use of Iwate Portal Bar according to the information provided by the developer.
The developer has stopped distributing the product.
Vendor Status
| Vendor | Link |
| IBC Iwate Broadcasting | Iwate Portal Bar (Japanese only) |
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
This JVN publication was delayed to 2011/11/08 after the developer fix was developed. From the fiscal year 2011, JPCERT/CC is using a new vendor coordination procedure. This new procedure came from the recommendation of the fiscal year 2010 "Study Group on Information System Vulnerability Handling" aimed at more timely JVN publications.
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2011.11.08
| Measures | Conditions | Severity |
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| Access Required | can be attacked over the Internet using packets |
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| Authentication | anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count) |
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| User Interaction Required | the user must be convinced to take a standard action that does not feel harmful to most users, such as click on a link or view a file |
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| Exploit Complexity | the user must be convinced to take a difficult or suspicious action. If the honest user must have elevated privileges, they are likely to be more suspiciouse |
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Credit
Daiki Fukumori of Cyber Defense Institute, Inc. reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
Other Information
| JPCERT Alert | |
| JPCERT Reports | |
| CERT Advisory |
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| CPNI Advisory |
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| TRnotes |
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| CVE |
CVE-2011-3999 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2011-000098 |