Published:2011/06/15  Last Updated:2011/06/15

JVN#63451350
Clipboard contents alteration vulnerability in Internet Explorer

Overview

Internet Explorer contains a vulnerability in which the contents of the clipboard may be altered.

Products Affected

  • Internet Explorer 6.0 and earlier
For more information, refer to the developer's website.

Description

Internet Explorer contains a vulnerability in which the contents of the clipboard may be altered. As a result, when Internet Explorer is used with certain settings, the contents of the clipboard may be read or written from a website.

Impact

Contents contained in the clipboard may be leaked or altered.

Solution

Update the software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.

Vendor Status

Vendor Status Last Update Vendor Notes
Microsoft Japan Co.,Ltd. vulnerable 2011/06/15 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/224993/en-us

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

This JVN publication was delayed to 2011/06/15 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 2011.06.15

Measures Conditions Severity
Access Required can be attacked over the Internet using packets
  • High
Authentication anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count)
  • High
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
  • Mid
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
  • High

Description of each analysis measures

Credit

stardust hoshikuzu 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
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2011-000037