Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:IE:LOC-SPOOF |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Internet Explorer Location Field Spoofing |
Release Date |
2004/09/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Internet Explorer Location Field Spoofing
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Internet Explorer Client. Attackers can create a malicious JavaScript to spoof the Location bar in the Internet Explorer browser window.
Extended Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer may allow a malicious Web page to spoof the address bar of the browser. This could be used to lure Web users into a false sense of trust since a malicious or spoofed site may pose as a site that is trusted by the user. This could facilitate phishing attacks. It may also be possible to exploit this issue through HTML email.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1
References
- BugTraq: 10943
- CVE: CVE-2004-2219