Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6 with the Q312461 (MS01-055) patch modifies the HTTP_USER_AGENT (UserAgent) information that indicates that the patch has been installed, which could allow remote malicious web sites to more easily identify and exploit vulnerable clients.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet_explorer | Microsoft | 5.5 (including) | 5.5 (including) |
| Internet_explorer | Microsoft | 6.0 (including) | 6.0 (including) |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq\u0026m=100619268115798\u0026w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7581.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3556
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq\u0026m=100619268115798\u0026w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7581.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3556