7774 : Microsoft IE Popup.show() Click Hijack (HijackClick 3)
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Disclosure

Jul 11, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Jul 11, 2004

Solution

Unknown

Keywords

window.createPopup()

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to induce a drag-and-drop event within the browser. The issue is triggered when the victim clicks on a link with the popup.show() function defined as an onMouseclick event. It is possible that the flaw may allow an attacker to deliver executable code to the victim's computer without further user interaction, resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required, Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Hijacking, Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability. Also, it is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: Disable ActiveX controls and Active Scripting for untrusted web sites.

Products

Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Internet Explorer
Watch-list
5.01 SP3
5.01 SP4
5.5 SP2
6
6 SP1

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