CVE-2005-4679: Medium severity Microsoft ie vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2005
·Updated
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Service Pack 2 allows remote attackers to spoof the URL in the status bar via the title in an image in a link to a trusted site within a form to the malicious site.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft ie=6-windows_xp_sp2
Event History
Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 1, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4679?
CVE-2005-4679 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for URL spoofing.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-4679?
To fix CVE-2005-4679, users should apply the latest security updates for Internet Explorer.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2005-4679?
CVE-2005-4679 affects Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP Service Pack 2.
4
Can CVE-2005-4679 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-4679 can be exploited remotely by attackers to spoof URLs.
5
Does CVE-2005-4679 affect other versions of Internet Explorer?
No, CVE-2005-4679 specifically affects Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP Service Pack 2.