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CVE-2004-0839

First published: Wed Aug 18 2004(Updated: )

Internet Explorer in Windows XP SP2, and other versions including 5.01 and 5.5, allows remote attackers to install arbitrary programs via a web page that uses certain styles and the AnchorClick behavior, popup windows, and drag-and-drop capabilities to drop the program in the local startup folder, as demonstrated by "wottapoop.html".

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Avaya DEFINITY ONE Media Server
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp1
Avaya S8100
Avaya IP600 Media Servers
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp2
Avaya S3400
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.0.1
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp3
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp4
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.5
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
Internet Explorer=6.0
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Nortel Optivity Telephony Manager
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=web
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=enterprise
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=enterprise_64-bit
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Avaya Modular Messaging Message Storage Server=2.0
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Nortel Symposium Web Client
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=r2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Nortel IP Softphone 2050
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows
Nortel Symposium Web Centre Portal
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=standard
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Avaya Modular Messaging Message Storage Server=1.1
Microsoft Windows 9x=gold
Nortel Mobile Voice Client 2050
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=r2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3

Remedy

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/526089

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10973

Remedy

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-293A.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0839?

    CVE-2004-0839 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0839?

    To fix CVE-2004-0839, users should apply the latest security updates and patches from Microsoft.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2004-0839?

    CVE-2004-0839 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Windows XP, and various Avaya devices.

  • Can CVE-2004-0839 compromise my system security?

    Yes, CVE-2004-0839 can compromise system security by allowing attackers to install arbitrary programs on an affected system.

  • What techniques do attackers use in CVE-2004-0839?

    Attackers exploit CVE-2004-0839 using a web page that manipulates certain styles and behaviors to drop malicious programs.

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