CVE-2006-5805: Medium severity Microsoft ie vulnerability
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 allows remote attackers to cause a security certificate from a secure web site to appear invalid via a link to res://ieframe.dll/invalidcert.htm with the target site as an argument, which displays the site's URL in the address bar but causes Internet Explorer to report that the certificate is invalid.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5805?
CVE-2006-5805 has a moderate severity level as it involves the mishandling of security certificates by Internet Explorer 7.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5805?
The fix for CVE-2006-5805 involves updating Microsoft Internet Explorer to a more recent and secure version.
What does CVE-2006-5805 affect?
CVE-2006-5805 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7.0 on Windows Vista.
Can CVE-2006-5805 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-5805 can be exploited remotely by attackers to manipulate the display of security certificates.
What symptoms indicate CVE-2006-5805 is being exploited?
Symptoms of CVE-2006-5805 exploitation include seeing an invalid security certificate warning for a legitimate secure website.