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Internet Explorer
by:
Unknown
5.5
CVSS
MEDIUM
XML parsing denial of service
20
CWE
Product Name: Internet Explorer
Affected Version From: Internet Explorer (version not specified)
Affected Version To: Internet Explorer (version not specified)
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE: Unknown
CPE: a:microsoft:internet_explorer
Metasploit:
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Platforms Tested: Windows
Unknown

XML Parsing Denial of Service Vulnerability in Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer is affected by a XML parsing denial of service vulnerability. The vulnerability occurs due to a failure of the application to properly handle malformed XML tags. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to crash a vulnerable web browser.

Mitigation:

No known mitigation or remediation is available for this vulnerability.
Source

Exploit-DB raw data:

source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10318/info

Internet Explorer is reportedly affected by a XML parsing denial of service vulnerability. This issue is due to a failure of the application to properly handle malformed XML tags.

Successful exploitation of this issue might allow a remote attacker to crash a vulnerable web browser.

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