CVE-2008-4788

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 omits high-bit URL-encoded characters when displaying the address bar, which allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via a URL with a domain name that differs from an important domain name only in these characters, as demonstrated by using exam%A9ple.com to spoof example.com, aka MSRC ticket MSRC7900.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 16.48% Top 10%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497825/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497827/100/0/threaded	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46235	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4788?: CVE-2008-4788 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-4788?: To fix CVE-2008-4788, 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-2008-4788 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2008-4788 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~16% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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