CVE-2011-1960

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly implement JavaScript event handlers, which allows remote attackers to access content from a different (1) domain or (2) zone via unspecified script code, aka "Event Handlers Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 21.14% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-057 patch vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12383 signature vdb entry tool signature
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-221A.html third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1960?
CVE-2011-1960 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-1960?
To fix CVE-2011-1960, 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-2011-1960 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-1960 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~21% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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