Related Weaknesses
CWE-ID |
Weakness Name |
Source |
CWE-59 |
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. |
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Metrics
Metrics |
Score |
Severity |
CVSS Vector |
Source |
V2 |
5.1 |
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AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
[email protected] |
EPSS
EPSS is a scoring model that predicts the likelihood of a vulnerability being exploited.
EPSS Score
The EPSS model produces a probability score between 0 and 1 (0 and 100%). The higher the score, the greater the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited.
EPSS Percentile
The percentile is used to rank CVE according to their EPSS score. For example, a CVE in the 95th percentile according to its EPSS score is more likely to be exploited than 95% of other CVE. Thus, the percentile is used to compare the EPSS score of a CVE with that of other CVE.
Exploit information
Exploit Database EDB-ID : 19591
Publication date : 1999-11-03 23h00 +00:00
Author : Georgi Guninski
EDB Verified : Yes
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 95/Windows NT 3/Windows NT 4,Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4,Outlook 98 0 window.open Redirect Vulnerability
source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/766/info
If window.open is called with a target URL that redirects to a client-side file and then a variable is created pointing to the contents of the new window, the contents of the new window (the local file) can be read and possibly manipulated or transmitted by other code in the webpage.
The filename and location would have to be known by the attacker, and it could only be a file that is viewable by a browser.
The exploit code is:
a=window.open(some URL that redirects to the local file);
b=a.document;
Products Mentioned
Configuraton 0
Microsoft>>Internet_explorer >> Version To (including) 5.01
Microsoft>>Internet_explorer >> Version 4.0.1
Microsoft>>Internet_explorer >> Version 5.0
References