Title: Microsoft Internet Explorer AutoScan Method Browser Security Policy Violation Weakness
Severity: MODERATE
Description:
A weakness has been reported in Microsoft Internet Explorer in the way the AutoScan method is implemented. This weakness may result in the violation of the browser security policy.
It is known that through the AutoScan method, it is possible to cause one browser window to navigate to a different site through another. This issue may not be limited to this specific method, and may aid in the exploitation of other browser bugs to gain elevated privileges or unauthorized access.
Affected Products:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition Itanium
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Itanium
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Home
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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