CVE-2012-6502 Detail
Modified
This vulnerability has been modified since it was last analyzed by the NVD. It is awaiting reanalysis which may result in further changes to the information provided. DescriptionMicrosoft Internet Explorer before 10 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about the existence of files, and read certain data from files, via a UNC share pathname in the SRC attribute of a SCRIPT element, as demonstrated by reading a name-value pair from a local file via a \\127.0.0.1\C$\ sequence. Evaluator DescriptionPer: http://www.nsfocus.com/en/2012/advisories_1228/119.html 'Internet Explorer version 6 through 9 are affected..' Metrics
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Evaluator ImpactCVSS score based on update to http://www.nsfocus.com/en/2012/advisories_1228/119.html: "An attacker would not be able to discover information or files on a system that they do not already know the name and file path. They have to guess the path and name. " References to Advisories, Solutions, and ToolsBy selecting these links, you will be leaving NIST webspace. We have provided these links to other web sites because they may have information that would be of interest to you. No inferences should be drawn on account of other sites being referenced, or not, from this page. There may be other web sites that are more appropriate for your purpose. NIST does not necessarily endorse the views expressed, or concur with the facts presented on these sites. Further, NIST does not endorse any commercial products that may be mentioned on these sites. Please address comments about this page to nvd@nist.gov.
Weakness Enumeration
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Denotes Vulnerable Software Quick InfoCVE Dictionary Entry:CVE-2012-6502 NVD Published Date: 01/22/2013 NVD Last Modified: 11/20/2024 Source: MITRE |
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