CVE-2008-2159

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 can save encrypted pages in the cache even when the DisableCachingOfSSLPages registry setting is enabled, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.83% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42307 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29120 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/30145 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1470/references vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/468843 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2159?
CVE-2008-2159 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-2159?
To fix CVE-2008-2159, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-2159 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-2159 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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