What is the severity of CVE-2004-0843?

CVE-2004-0843 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for facilitating phishing attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0843?

To mitigate CVE-2004-0843, users should upgrade to a more recent version of Internet Explorer or switch to a different browser, as Microsoft no longer supports IE 5.5 and 6.

Who is affected by CVE-2004-0843?

CVE-2004-0843 affects users of Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6, particularly those running on Windows Server 2003 SP1.

What type of attacks can CVE-2004-0843 facilitate?

CVE-2004-0843 can facilitate phishing attacks by allowing remote attackers to spoof web page addresses.

Is CVE-2004-0843 still a concern today?

While CVE-2004-0843 primarily affected outdated versions of Internet Explorer, the techniques used in such attacks remain relevant, emphasizing the need for vigilance against phishing.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2004-0843

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

16/10/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-0843

First published: Sat Oct 16 2004(Updated: )

Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6 does not properly handle plug-in navigation, which allows remote attackers to alter displayed address bars and thereby spoof web pages, facilitating phishing attacks, aka the "Plug-in Navigation Address Bar Spoofing Vulnerability."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Internet Explorer	=6-windows_server_2003_sp1
Internet Explorer	=5.5

Remedy

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/625616

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0843?
CVE-2004-0843 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for facilitating phishing attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0843?
To mitigate CVE-2004-0843, users should upgrade to a more recent version of Internet Explorer or switch to a different browser, as Microsoft no longer supports IE 5.5 and 6.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0843?
CVE-2004-0843 affects users of Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6, particularly those running on Windows Server 2003 SP1.
What type of attacks can CVE-2004-0843 facilitate?
CVE-2004-0843 can facilitate phishing attacks by allowing remote attackers to spoof web page addresses.
Is CVE-2004-0843 still a concern today?
While CVE-2004-0843 primarily affected outdated versions of Internet Explorer, the techniques used in such attacks remain relevant, emphasizing the need for vigilance against phishing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0843?
CVE-2004-0843 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for facilitating phishing attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0843?
To mitigate CVE-2004-0843, users should upgrade to a more recent version of Internet Explorer or switch to a different browser, as Microsoft no longer supports IE 5.5 and 6.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0843?
CVE-2004-0843 affects users of Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6, particularly those running on Windows Server 2003 SP1.
What type of attacks can CVE-2004-0843 facilitate?
CVE-2004-0843 can facilitate phishing attacks by allowing remote attackers to spoof web page addresses.
Is CVE-2004-0843 still a concern today?
While CVE-2004-0843 primarily affected outdated versions of Internet Explorer, the techniques used in such attacks remain relevant, emphasizing the need for vigilance against phishing.

CVE-2004-0843

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0843?

How do I fix CVE-2004-0843?

Who is affected by CVE-2004-0843?

What type of attacks can CVE-2004-0843 facilitate?

Is CVE-2004-0843 still a concern today?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0843?

How do I fix CVE-2004-0843?

Who is affected by CVE-2004-0843?

What type of attacks can CVE-2004-0843 facilitate?

Is CVE-2004-0843 still a concern today?