What is the severity of CVE-2008-5750?

CVE-2008-5750 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5750?

To mitigate CVE-2008-5750, users should upgrade to a patched version of Internet Explorer.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-5750?

CVE-2008-5750 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 beta 2 on Windows XP SP3.

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-5750?

CVE-2008-5750 can be exploited through crafted chromehtml: URIs that utilize the --renderer-path option.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-5750?

Disabling or avoiding the use of Internet Explorer 8 beta 2 can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2008-5750.

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CVE-2008-5750

medium

6.8

CWE

29/12/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-5750: Code Injection

First published: Mon Dec 29 2008(Updated: )

Argument injection vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 beta 2 on Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the --renderer-path option in a chromehtml: URI.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=8-beta2
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5750?
CVE-2008-5750 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5750?
To mitigate CVE-2008-5750, users should upgrade to a patched version of Internet Explorer.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-5750?
CVE-2008-5750 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 beta 2 on Windows XP SP3.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-5750?
CVE-2008-5750 can be exploited through crafted chromehtml: URIs that utilize the --renderer-path option.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-5750?
Disabling or avoiding the use of Internet Explorer 8 beta 2 can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2008-5750.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5750?
CVE-2008-5750 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5750?
To mitigate CVE-2008-5750, users should upgrade to a patched version of Internet Explorer.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-5750?
CVE-2008-5750 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 beta 2 on Windows XP SP3.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-5750?
CVE-2008-5750 can be exploited through crafted chromehtml: URIs that utilize the --renderer-path option.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-5750?
Disabling or avoiding the use of Internet Explorer 8 beta 2 can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2008-5750.