CVE-2005-4717
First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 on Windows NT 4.0 SP6a, Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1, Windows XP SP2, and Windows Server 2003 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) via a certain combination of a malformed HTML file and a CSS file that triggers a null dereference, probably related to rendering of a DIV element that contains a malformed IMG tag, as demonstrated by IEcrash.htm and IEcrash.rar.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4717?
CVE-2005-4717 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service through a client crash.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4717?
To fix CVE-2005-4717, users should update to the latest version of Internet Explorer available from Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2005-4717?
CVE-2005-4717 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 on multiple platforms, including Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.
Can CVE-2005-4717 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-4717 can be exploited remotely by delivering a malformed HTML file to the target.
What are the symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2005-4717?
The primary symptom of CVE-2005-4717 exploitation is a crash of the Internet Explorer client, leading to a denial of service.
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