CVE-2005-0553: Race Condition
First published: Wed Apr 13 2005(Updated: )
Race condition in the memory management routines in the DHTML object processor in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious web page or HTML e-mail, aka "DHTML Object Memory Corruption Vulnerability".
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.01-sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.01-sp3 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5-sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=228&type=vulnerabilities
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14922/
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-102A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/774338
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19831
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4985
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4874
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3752
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3100
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1695
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-020
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0553?
CVE-2005-0553 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0553?
To fix CVE-2005-0553, users should apply the relevant security updates released by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2005-0553?
CVE-2005-0553 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6, specifically with certain service packs.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2005-0553?
CVE-2005-0553 can be exploited through malicious web pages or HTML emails that trigger a race condition in memory management.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-0553 if I cannot update?
If updates cannot be applied for CVE-2005-0553, users should consider implementing network-level protections such as web filtering to block malicious content.
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