Check Point Advisories

Update Protection against Microsoft Internet Explorer TIF Folder Vulnerability (MS06-072)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2007-002
Date Published: 9 Jan 2007
Severity: High
Last Updated: Monday 30 April, 2007
Source: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-072
Industry Reference:CVE-2006-5578
Protection Provided by:
Who is Vulnerable? Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 on Windows 2000 SP4
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 SP4
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP SP2
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 SP1
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 (Itanium)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 with SP1 (Itanium)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
Vulnerability Description An information disclosure vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Internet Explorer. The Temporary Internet Files (TIF) folder contains the cache of the Internet Explorer, enabling faster web browsing and offline browsing. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to retrieve files from the Temporary Internet Files (TIF) folder of an affected system.
Update/Patch AvaliableApply patches:
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-072
Vulnerability DetailsThe vulnerability is due to an error in Internet Explorer when handling certain drag and drop operations. A remote attacker may exploit this flaw by convincing a user to view a malicious web page that allows information disclosure when viewed. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthorized user to retrieve files from the TIF folder on a target system.

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