Published:2007/01/26  Last Updated:2008/05/21

JVN#93700808
Sleipnir RSS bar vulnerable in handling RSS data in an inappropriate security zone

Overview

Sleipnir is a tabbed web browser developed in Japan by Fenrir & Co. Sleipnir RSS bar contains a vulnerability that RSS data is handled in an inappropriate security zone (My Computer zone).

Products Affected

  • Sleipnir 2.49 and earlier
  • Portable Sleipnir 2.45 and earlier
  • RSS bar for Sleipnir 1.28 Release3 and earlier

Description

Impact

An arbitrary script could be executed in an inappropriate security zone.

Solution

Vendor Status

Vendor Status Last Update Vendor Notes
Fenrir Inc. Vulnerable 2007/01/26

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2007.01.26

Measures Conditions Severity
Access Required Routed - can be attacked over the Internet using packets
  • High
Authentication None - anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count)
  • High
User Interaction Required Simple - 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
  • Medium
Exploit Complexity Low - little to no expertise and/or luck required to exploit (cross-site scripting)
  • High

Description of each analysis measures

Credit

HASEGAWA, Yosuke of webappsec.jp reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the vendors under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.

Other Information

JPCERT Alert
JPCERT Reports
CERT Advisory
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2007-000091

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