CVE-2008-2159 json
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 can save encrypted pages in the cache even when the DisableCachingOfSSLPages registry setting is enabled, whi…
published 2008-05-12 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-2156
- cvss
- 2.1
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.1%
- EPSS 2.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 can save encrypted pages in the cache even when the DisableCachingOfSSLPages registry setting is enabled, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information.
Exploit prediction
2.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 2.1 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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secunia.com
/advisories/30145
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/42307
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/29120
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/1470/references
vdb-entry
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/468843
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-2159
- NVD CVE-2008-2159
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