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Google Desktop Advanced Search Internal Web Server XSS
high Nessus Plugin ID 24710
Synopsis
The remote host has an application installed that is vulnerable to a local cross-site scripting attack.Description
The version of Google Desktop installed on the remote host is affected by a cross-site scripting flaw because it fails to properly encode the output for the 'under' keyword. This issue cannot be directly exploited remotely; however, when used in conjunction with a known Google.com cross-site scripting vulnerability to extract the unique signature associated with Google Desktop software, it might allow an attacker to query a victim's system for sensitive information.Solution
Google Desktop automatically updates itself when a new version of the software is available. However, in some cases it may not be able to update itself due to network connectivity issues. Please ensure that Google Desktop version 5.0.0701.30540 or later is installed.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 24710
File Name: google_desktop_xss_flaw.nasl
Version: 1.20
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 2/26/2007
Updated: 7/12/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.6
Temporal Score: 6
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:google:desktop
Required KB Items: SMB/Google/Google Dektop/version
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 2/21/2007
Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/22/2007
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2007-1085
BID: 22650