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Maxthon "m2_search_text" Search Bar Exposure of Information
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA14712
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Release Date:
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2005-03-28
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Last Update:
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2005-03-30
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Popularity:
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6,751 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Exposure of sensitive information
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Maxthon (MyIE2) 1.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2005-0905
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Description:
Aviv Raff has reported a vulnerability in Maxthon, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose some potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the API for plug-ins where search bar data is not properly protected. This can be exploited via a malicious web site to retrieve the content of the search bar via the "external.m2_search_text" JavaScript property.
The vulnerability has been reported in 1.2.0. Prior versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 1.2.1.
http://www.maxthon.com/download.htm
Provided and/or discovered by:
Aviv Raff
Changelog:
2005-03-30: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://www.raffon.net/advisories/maxthon/searchbarid.html
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