CVE-2004-1166: Code Injection

Published Dec 10, 2004
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Updated

CRLF injection vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.2800.1106 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary FTP commands via an ftp:// URL that contains a URL-encoded newline ("%0a") before the FTP command, which causes the commands to be inserted into the resulting FTP session, as demonstrated using a PORT command.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Event History

Dec 10, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1166?

CVE-2004-1166 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via crafted FTP commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1166?

To remediate CVE-2004-1166, users should upgrade to a later version of Microsoft Internet Explorer that does not have this vulnerability.

3

What are the effects of exploiting CVE-2004-1166?

Exploitation of CVE-2004-1166 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary FTP commands, potentially compromising user data.

4

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2004-1166?

CVE-2004-1166 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6.0.2800.1106 and earlier, including both SP1 and SP2.

5

Can CVE-2004-1166 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-1166 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted ftp:// URLs containing URL-encoded newlines.

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