CVE-2005-1988: Medium severity Microsoft ie vulnerability
Published 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".
Affected Software
3 affected components
Microsoft ie=6-windows_server_2003_sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 10, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1988?
CVE-2005-1988 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Can CVE-2005-1988 be exploited through email?
Yes, CVE-2005-1988 can be exploited through HTML emails containing crafted JPEG images.
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What type of attack is CVE-2005-1988 associated with?
CVE-2005-1988 is associated with remote code execution attacks resulting from memory corruption.