CVE-2005-1790: Low severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Jun 1, 2005
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Updated

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."

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2800.1106
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2900.2180

Event History

Jun 1, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
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-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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2005-1790 enable?

CVE-2005-1790 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and potentially crash the browser.

5

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.

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