Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a vulnerability in handling Content-Type, which may result in cross-site scripting.
Impact
An arbitrary script may be executed.
Solution
Update the Software
Apply the latest update according to the information provided by Microsoft.
Products Affected
- Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP SP3
- Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP x64 Edition SP2
- Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP SP3
- Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP x64 Edition SP2
- Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista SP1 and SP2
- Internet Explorer 7 forWindows Vista x64 Edition SP1 and Windows Vista x64 Edition SP2
- Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP SP3
- Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP x64 Edition SP2
- Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Vista SP1 and SP2
- Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Vista x64 Edition SP1 and Windows Vista x64 Edition SP2
- Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 and Windows 7 x64
For more information, refer to the information provided by Microsoft.