CVE-2005-0056: Medium severity Microsoft ie vulnerability

Published Feb 8, 2005
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Updated

Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 does not properly validate certain URLs in Channel Definition Format (CDF) files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code, aka the "Channel Definition Format (CDF) Cross Domain Vulnerability."

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft ie=6-windows_server_2003_sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5

Event History

Feb 8, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0056?

CVE-2005-0056 has a medium severity rating as it allows potential information disclosure and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0056?

To fix CVE-2005-0056, users should upgrade to a version of Internet Explorer that is no longer affected by this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2005-0056?

CVE-2005-0056 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.

4

What types of attacks can be executed through CVE-2005-0056?

CVE-2005-0056 can be exploited to perform remote attacks that may lead to sensitive information disclosure or arbitrary code execution.

5

Is CVE-2005-0056 still a concern today?

While CVE-2005-0056 is an older vulnerability, systems using the affected versions of Internet Explorer may still be at risk if they are not updated.

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