Vulnerability Description
The WebBrowser ActiveX control, or the Internet Explorer HTML rendering engine (MSHTML), as used in Internet Explorer 6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the Local Security context by using the showModalDialog method and modifying the location to execute code such as Javascript, as demonstrated using (1) delayed HTTP redirect operations, and an HTTP response with a Location: header containing a "URL:" prepended to a "ms-its" protocol URI, or (2) modifying the location attribute of the window, as exploited by the Download.ject (aka Scob aka Toofer) using the ADODB.Stream object.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | All versions |
References
- http://62.131.86.111/analysis.htm
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-06/0031.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-06/0104.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108786396622284&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108852642021426&w=2
- http://umbrella.name/originalvuln/msie/InsiderPrototype/
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/713878US Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-163A.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-184A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-212A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-02
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16348
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0549?
CVE-2004-0549 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The WebBrowser ActiveX control, or the Internet Explorer HTML rendering engine (MSHTML), as used in Internet Explorer 6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the Local Security context...
How severe is CVE-2004-0549?
CVE-2004-0549 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0549?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.