Microsoft Internet Explorer Shift JIS Character Encoding Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:49032

Info

Microsoft Internet Explorer Shift JIS Character Encoding Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 49032
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2011-1962
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 09 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 14 2011 04:51PM
Credit: Microsoft
Vulnerable: Microsoft Internet Explorer 9
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Itanium SP2
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 SP2
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems SP2
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems SP2
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems SP2
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
+ Microsoft Windows Vista SP2
+ Microsoft Windows Vista SP1
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Business
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Business
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Business
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Business
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Business
+ Microsoft Windows Vista Business
+ Microsoft Windows Vista 0
+ Microsoft Windows Vista 0
+ Microsoft Windows Vista 0
+ Microsoft Windows Vista 0
+ Microsoft Windows Vista 0
+ Microsoft Windows Vista 0
+ Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Edition SP2
+ Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Edition SP1
+ Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Edition 0
+ Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP3
+ Microsoft Windows XP Home SP3
+ Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP3
+ Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3
+ Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2
+ Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP3
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
Avaya Messaging Application Server 5.2
Avaya Messaging Application Server 5
Avaya Messaging Application Server 4
Avaya Meeting Exchange - Webportal 0
Avaya Meeting Exchange - Web Conferencing Server 0
Avaya Meeting Exchange - Streaming Server 0
Avaya Meeting Exchange - Recording Server 0
Avaya Meeting Exchange - Client Registration Server 0
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.0 .0.52
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.2 SP2
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.2 SP1
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.2
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.1 SP1
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.1
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.0 SP2
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.0 SP1
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.0
Avaya Communication Server 1000 Telephony Manager 4.0
Avaya Communication Server 1000 Telephony Manager 3.0
Avaya CallPilot 5.0
Avaya CallPilot 4.0
Avaya Aura Conferencing 6.0 Standard
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft Internet Explorer Shift JIS Character Encoding Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a cross-domain information-disclosure vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to access local files or content from a browser window in another domain or security zone. This may allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft Internet Explorer Shift JIS Character Encoding Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Microsoft Internet Explorer Shift JIS Character Encoding Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for details.


Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8

References

Microsoft Internet Explorer Shift JIS Character Encoding Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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