Microsoft OWC Spreadsheet component could allow an attacker to verify a file`s existence using the "XMLURL" property
| owc-spreadsheet-xmlurl (8785) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Office Web Components (OWC) could allow a remote attacker to determine if a file resides on the system by setting the "oSP.XMLURL" property to the file name. If an error is returned, then the file does not reside on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, BizTalk Server 2002
- Microsoft, Commerce Server 2002
- Microsoft, Money 2002
- Microsoft, Money 2003
- Microsoft, Office XP
- Microsoft, Office Web Components 2002
- Microsoft, Project 2002
- Microsoft, Project Server 2002
Remedy:
No remedy available as of November 29, 2008.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- GreyMagic Security Advisory GM#008-IE, Multiple local files detection issues with OWC in IE at http://sec.greymagic.com/adv/gm008-ie/.
- Microsoft Office Download Center, Office XP Tool: Web Components at http://office.microsoft.com/downloads/2002/owc10.aspx.
- BID-4455: Microsoft OWC Spreadsheet XMLURL Local File Existence Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1339: The XMLURL property in the Spreadsheet component of Office Web Components (OWC) 10 follows redirections, which allows remote attackers to determine the existence of local files based on exceptions, or to read WorkSheet XML files.
Reported:
Apr 08, 2002
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