JVN#73643130
Microsoft MSXML vulnerability in HTTP request processing
Overview
MSXML provided by Microsoft contains a vulnerability in the processing of HTTP requests.
Products Affected
- MSXML3 Service Pack 7 and earlier
- MSXML6 Initial Release
For more details, please refer to the information provided by the developer.
Description
MSXML provided by Microsoft contains a vulnerability where HTTP requests for XMLHTTP objects are not processed properly. As a result, when going through a proxy server, information may be sent to another server.
Impact
When going through a proxy server, information such as authentication credentials or cookies may be leaked.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUJITSU LIMITED | notvulnerable | 2011/06/15 | |
| Microsoft Japan Co.,Ltd. | vulnerable | 2011/06/15 |
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
Credit
Yutaka Oiwa of Research Center for Information Security (RCIS) National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
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JVNDB-2011-000041 |