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CVE-2004-2307

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.2600 on Windows XP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a shell: URI with double backslashes (\\) in an HTML tag such as IFRAME or A.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Internet Explorer=6.0.2600
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-2307?

    CVE-2004-2307 has a low severity level as it primarily causes a denial of service resulting in browser crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-2307?

    To fix CVE-2004-2307, users should upgrade to a more recent version of Internet Explorer or apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

  • Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2004-2307?

    CVE-2004-2307 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0.2600 running on Windows XP.

  • What impact does CVE-2004-2307 have on users?

    CVE-2004-2307 allows attackers to crash the browser, disrupting the user’s session and potentially leading to further exploitation.

  • Are all versions of Windows XP vulnerable to CVE-2004-2307?

    Only certain versions of Windows XP, specifically those running Internet Explorer 6.0.2600, are vulnerable to CVE-2004-2307.

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