Security readout for executives and security teams
This legacy issue let a remote attacker read files from systems using Internet Explorer 5.x or Microsoft Outlook when malicious HTML redirected an IFRAME through the DHTML Edit Control. The business risk is exposure of local files, mainly on obsolete or unmanaged endpoints still using these components. Exposure is most likely on old Windows images, lab systems, kiosks, or archived virtual machines using IE 5.x or Outlook to render untrusted HTML. Current managed fleets are less likely affected unless unsupported legacy software remains in use. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item. It is not supported by active exploitation evidence in the bundle, but any remaining affected systems could leak local files through malicious web or email content. Mitigation focus: Inventory and retire systems using Internet Explorer 5.x or legacy Outlook versions.; Use supported browsers and mail clients for all untrusted web and email content.; Check historical Microsoft or vendor guidance for any applicable patches or configuration mitigations..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ie-dhtmled-file-read(5107)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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