CVE-2004-1922: Low severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Apr 11, 2004
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allocates memory based on the memory size written in the BMP file instead of the actual BMP file size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a small BMP file with has a large memory size.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Event History

Apr 11, 2004
CVE Published
04:00 AM
May 10, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1922?

CVE-2004-1922 is considered a vulnerability that could lead to denial of service due to memory consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1922?

To mitigate CVE-2004-1922, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer that is not affected.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2004-1922?

CVE-2004-1922 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and 6.0.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2004-1922?

CVE-2004-1922 is associated with denial of service attacks through specially crafted BMP files.

5

Can CVE-2004-1922 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-1922 can be exploited remotely by sending a crafted BMP file to the target system.

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