Microsoft Windows fails to properly process showHelp URLs

Overview A vulnerability in the showHelp Method may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. Description A cross domain vulnerability exists in the showHelp method that may permit a remote attacker to execute local commands on the system with the privileges of the current user...

Microsoft Internet Explorer allows arbitrary local file reading via "showHelp()" function

Overview A vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer IE allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on a vulnerable system. Description A vulnerability in the showHelp Method contained within IE may allow a remote attacker to read arbitrary files. For further details, please see the...