OSVDB ID: 15424

Title: Maxthon Browser max.src Plug-in Security ID Generation File Manipulation

Info

Disclosure

Apr 08, 2005

Discovery

Mar 27, 2005

Dates

Exploit

Apr 08, 2005

Solution

Unknown

Description

Maxthon Browser contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when the max.src file, which contains the "security id" for a plugin, is included in a script on a web page. API funtions can be called using the "security id" retrieved, allowing an attacker to call functions that will read and write to local files, which results in a loss of confidentiality and integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.2.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Mysoft Technology

Maxthon Browser

1.2.1

References

Credit

  • Aviv Raff -


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/36218