CVE-2005-4841: High severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 11, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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

CVE-2005-4841 affects Internet Explorer version 7.0.

4

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.

5

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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