CVE-2004-1166: Code Injection
First published: Fri Dec 10 2004(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11826
- http://www.osvdb.org/12299
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012444
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13404
- http://www.rapid7.com/advisories/R7-0032.jsp
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28208
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29346
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3212
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0870
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110253463305359&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18384
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A462
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-042
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489500/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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