Vulnerability Description
Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via drag and drop events, aka the "Drag-and-Drop Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.0.1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | enterprise |
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 98Se | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Me | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/698835PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11466ExploitPatch
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-00
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-01
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19117
- 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
- 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
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/698835PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11466ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0053?
CVE-2005-0053 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via drag and drop events, aka the "Drag-and-Drop Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2005-0053?
CVE-2005-0053 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-2005-0053?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 98.