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CVE-2007-4848: Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 through 7 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of local files...

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 through 7 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of local files that have associated images via a res:// URI in the src property of a JavaScript Image object, as demonstrated by the URI for a bitmap image resource within a (1) .exe or (2) .dll file.

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This is an old Internet Explorer information-disclosure issue. A malicious web page could check whether certain local files exist on a user's computer by abusing browser handling of resource URIs tied to image resources. The sources do not show code execution, data theft, active exploitation, or a vendor fix. Exposure is most plausible where legacy Internet Explorer 4.0 through 7 is still used, including old kiosks, lab systems, or compatibility-only business applications. Modern environments without these browsers are unlikely to be affected based on the provided sources. Treat as a legacy exposure check, not an emergency, unless the organization still relies on affected Internet Explorer versions. Priority should be driven by whether old browsers can reach untrusted web content. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Internet Explorer 4.0 through 7 usage.; Retire or block legacy Internet Explorer for untrusted browsing.; Isolate systems that require legacy browser compatibility..

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