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MS.IE.Header.Handling.Information.Disclosure

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Information Disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is due to a input validation error in the "res" protocol. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0.5730 .11
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 beta3
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 beta2
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 beta1
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0

Impact logoImpact

Information Disclosure: Remote attackers can gain sensitive information from vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to the latest version available from the website.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/products/ie/home

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
ID 27188
Created Jul 13, 2011
Updated Nov 03, 2021
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Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App IE