CVE-2005-1791: Low severity Microsoft ie vulnerability
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP2 (6.0.2900.2180) crashes when the user attempts to add a URI to the restricted zone, in which the full domain name of the URI begins with numeric sequences similar to an IP address. NOTE: if there is not an exploit scenario in which an attacker can trigger this behavior, then perhaps this issue should not be included in CVE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1791?
CVE-2005-1791 is classified with moderate severity because it can cause a crash in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How does CVE-2005-1791 affect users?
CVE-2005-1791 affects users by causing Internet Explorer 6 SP2 to crash when adding certain URIs to the restricted zone.
What versions are vulnerable to CVE-2005-1791?
CVE-2005-1791 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2005-1791?
To mitigate the risks of CVE-2005-1791, avoid adding numeric-based URIs to the restricted zone in Internet Explorer.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-1791?
There is no specific patch for CVE-2005-1791 as it is an older vulnerability; consider upgrading to a newer version of Internet Explorer.