CVE-2005-2831
First published: Wed Dec 14 2005(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a web page with embedded CLSIDs that reference certain COM objects that are not intended for use within Internet Explorer, aka a variant of the "COM Object Instantiation Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2127.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.0.1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.0.1-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.0.1-sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.0.1-sp3 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.0.1-sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5-sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-347A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15827
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015348
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15368
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-234.pdf
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18064
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18311
- http://www130.nortelnetworks.com/cgi-bin/eserv/cs/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=375420
- http://www.osvdb.org/21763
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/959049
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2909
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2867
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23453
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1597
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1558
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1543
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1520
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1475
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1426
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-054
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2831?
CVE-2005-2831 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2831?
To fix CVE-2005-2831, users should upgrade their Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest supported version and apply all security patches.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2005-2831?
CVE-2005-2831 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0, including their respective service packs.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2005-2831?
CVE-2005-2831 is associated with denial of service attacks that can lead to application crashes or potential code execution.
Can CVE-2005-2831 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2831 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted web pages that leverage embedded CLSIDs.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/remedy
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft internet explorer
- version/microsoft internet explorer/6.0-sp1
- version/microsoft internet explorer/6.0-sp2
- canonical/internet explorer
- version/internet explorer/5.0.1
- version/internet explorer/5.0.1-sp1
- version/internet explorer/5.0.1-sp2
- version/internet explorer/5.0.1-sp3
- version/internet explorer/5.0.1-sp4
- version/internet explorer/5.5
- version/internet explorer/5.5-sp1
- version/internet explorer/5.5-sp2
- version/internet explorer/6.0