CVE-2005-1988
First published: Wed Aug 10 2005(Updated: )
Unknown vulnerability in Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a web site or an HTML e-mail containing a crafted JPEG image that causes memory corruption, aka "JPEG Image Rendering Memory Corruption Vulnerability".
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6-windows_server_2003_sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.01 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-221A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/965206
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16373/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1353
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A390
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1335
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1216
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1140
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-038
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1988?
CVE-2005-1988 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1988?
To mitigate CVE-2005-1988, users should update to a patched version of Internet Explorer or switch to a more secure web browser.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2005-1988?
CVE-2005-1988 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0.
Can CVE-2005-1988 be exploited through email?
Yes, CVE-2005-1988 can be exploited through HTML emails containing crafted JPEG images.
What type of attack is CVE-2005-1988 associated with?
CVE-2005-1988 is associated with remote code execution attacks resulting from memory corruption.
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