CVE-2005-1989
First published: Wed Aug 10 2005(Updated: )
Unknown vulnerability in Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to obtain information and possibly execute code when browsing from a web site to a web folder view using WebDAV, aka "Web Folder Behaviors Cross-Domain 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://secunia.com/advisories/16373/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14512
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1353
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A888
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A790
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A697
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1319
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A100082
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A100081
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-038
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1989?
CVE-2005-1989 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for information disclosure and code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1989?
To mitigate CVE-2005-1989, users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2005-1989?
CVE-2005-1989 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2005-1989?
CVE-2005-1989 is associated with remote attacks that exploit the WebDAV protocol for cross-domain vulnerabilities.
Is CVE-2005-1989 a widely exploitable vulnerability?
CVE-2005-1989 has the potential to be exploited in scenarios involving vulnerable web content, but widespread exploitation varies based on the usage of affected browsers.
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