CVE-2004-1198: Medium severity microsoft ie vulnerability
Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash from memory consumption), as demonstrated using Javascript code that continuously creates nested arrays and then sorts the newly created arrays.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1198?
CVE-2004-1198 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service impacting system availability.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1198?
To mitigate CVE-2004-1198, it is recommended to upgrade Microsoft Internet Explorer to a more recent and secure version.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2004-1198?
CVE-2004-1198 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0, specifically service packs 1 and 2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-1198?
CVE-2004-1198 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability caused by excessive memory consumption due to nested arrays in Javascript.
Can CVE-2004-1198 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-1198 can be exploited remotely by attackers using malicious Javascript code.