CVE-2005-1790: Low severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP2 6.0.2900.2180 and 6.0.2800.1106, and earlier versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a Javascript BODY onload event that calls the window function, aka "Mismatched Document Object Model Objects Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1790?
CVE-2005-1790 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to cause denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2005-1790?
CVE-2005-1790 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6.0.2800.1106 and 6.0.2900.2180.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1790?
To fix CVE-2005-1790, it is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
What kind of attack does CVE-2005-1790 enable?
CVE-2005-1790 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and potentially crash the browser.
Is CVE-2005-1790 still a risk for modern systems?
CVE-2005-1790 primarily affects outdated versions of Internet Explorer, which are not commonly used on modern systems.