CVE-2005-4269
First published: Thu Dec 15 2005(Updated: )
mshtml.dll in Microsoft Windows XP, Server 2003, and Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (access violation) by causing mshtml.dll to process button-focus events at the same time that a document is reloading, as seen in Microsoft Office InfoPath 2003 by repeatedly clicking the "Delete" button in a repeating section in a form. NOTE: the normal operation of InfoPath appears to involve a local user without any privilege boundaries, so this might not be a vulnerability in InfoPath. If no realistic scenarios exist for this problem in other products, then perhaps it should be excluded from CVE.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4269?
CVE-2005-4269 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to access violations.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4269?
The recommended solution for CVE-2005-4269 is to apply the necessary patches provided by Microsoft for affected software.
Which versions of Windows are vulnerable to CVE-2005-4269?
CVE-2005-4269 affects Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1.
Can CVE-2005-4269 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-4269 can be exploited remotely by attackers causing denial of service through specific events in the mshtml.dll.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-4269?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2005-4269, so applying the Microsoft patches is the advised action.
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