Description
Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6 with the Q312461 (MS01-055) patch modifies the HTTP_USER_AGENT (UserAgent) information that indicates that the patch has been installed, which could allow remote malicious web sites to more easily identify and exploit vulnerable clients.
References
- ie-q312461-patch-existence(7581) vdb-entry
- 20011120 MSIE 5.5/6 Q312461 patch disclose patch information mailing-list
- 3556 vdb-entry