#VU6114 Information disclosure in Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2011-1246

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6114

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-1246

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper rendering of Web pages by Internet Explorer. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted Web content and gain access to potentially sensitive information in Internet Explorer zone or another domain.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Internet Explorer: 8

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External links
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms11-050.aspx

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.