CVE-2004-2291 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an embedded script that uses Shell Helper objects and a shortcut (link) to execute the target script.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Ie	6.0
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/348688ExploitVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9335Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/348688ExploitVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9335Exploit

FAQ

What is CVE-2004-2291?

CVE-2004-2291 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an embedded script that uses Shell Helper objects and a shortcut (link) to execute the target scri...

How severe is CVE-2004-2291?

CVE-2004-2291 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2004-2291?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.