CVE-2005-1989: High severity Microsoft ie vulnerability

Published Aug 10, 2005
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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".

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft ie=6-windows_server_2003_sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5

Remediation

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-2005-1989?

CVE-2005-1989 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for information disclosure and code execution.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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