Vulnerability Description
Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to bypass the Information Bar prompt for ActiveX and Javascript via an XHTML page that contains an Internet Explorer formatted comment between the DOCTYPE tag and the HTML tag, as demonstrated using the DesignScience MathPlayer ActiveX plugin.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109539520310153&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11200Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20617
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109539520310153&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11200Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20617
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1686?
CVE-2004-1686 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to bypass the Information Bar prompt for ActiveX and Javascript via an XHTML page that contains an Internet Explorer formatted comment b...
How severe is CVE-2004-1686?
CVE-2004-1686 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1686?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie.