What is the severity of CVE-2005-4841?

CVE-2005-4841 is classified as a high severity vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to crash Internet Explorer.

How does CVE-2005-4841 work?

CVE-2005-4841 allows remote attackers to create a COM object that crashes Internet Explorer by using the Outlook Progress Ctl control.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2005-4841?

CVE-2005-4841 affects Internet Explorer version 7.0.

Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2005-4841?

To mitigate CVE-2005-4841, users should apply security updates from Microsoft or refrain from using versions of Internet Explorer that are vulnerable.

What should I do if I encounter an issue related to CVE-2005-4841?

If you encounter issues related to CVE-2005-4841, it is recommended to update your Internet Explorer to the latest version or consider using an alternative browser.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2005-4841

high

7.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2005

3/10/2022

8/8/2024

CVE-2005-4841

First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )

The Outlook Progress Ctl control allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) by creating a COM object of the class associated with the control's CLSID, which is not intended for use within Internet Explorer.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=7.0

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Reference Links

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/391803

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4841?
CVE-2005-4841 is classified as a high severity vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to crash Internet Explorer.
How does CVE-2005-4841 work?
CVE-2005-4841 allows remote attackers to create a COM object that crashes Internet Explorer by using the Outlook Progress Ctl control.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2005-4841?
CVE-2005-4841 affects Internet Explorer version 7.0.
Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2005-4841?
To mitigate CVE-2005-4841, users should apply security updates from Microsoft or refrain from using versions of Internet Explorer that are vulnerable.
What should I do if I encounter an issue related to CVE-2005-4841?
If you encounter issues related to CVE-2005-4841, it is recommended to update your Internet Explorer to the latest version or consider using an alternative browser.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4841?
CVE-2005-4841 is classified as a high severity vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to crash Internet Explorer.
How does CVE-2005-4841 work?
CVE-2005-4841 allows remote attackers to create a COM object that crashes Internet Explorer by using the Outlook Progress Ctl control.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2005-4841?
CVE-2005-4841 affects Internet Explorer version 7.0.
Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2005-4841?
To mitigate CVE-2005-4841, users should apply security updates from Microsoft or refrain from using versions of Internet Explorer that are vulnerable.
What should I do if I encounter an issue related to CVE-2005-4841?
If you encounter issues related to CVE-2005-4841, it is recommended to update your Internet Explorer to the latest version or consider using an alternative browser.