Argument Injection Vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with SeaMonkey

CVE-2007-3954

Summary

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit an argument injection flaw in Microsoft Internet Explorer when installed alongside SeaMonkey. By manipulating shell metacharacters in a 'mailto' URI, attackers can perform cross-browser scripting attacks and execute arbitrary commands. This issue arises due to how commands are processed when invoking SeaMonkey.exe, particularly when specific URIs are registered on affected systems. This situation highlights the potential risks of misconfigured browser interactions and the importance of applying security measures to safeguard against such threats. Further details can be found through related vulnerability resources.

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