Vulnerability Description
Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 does not properly validate buffers when handling certain DHTML methods including the createControlRange Javascript function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, aka the "DHTML Method Heap Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.0.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11165/
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2004-12/advisory/
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013125
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/843771PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-01
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19137
- 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://secunia.com/advisories/11165/
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2004-12/advisory/
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013125
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0055?
CVE-2005-0055 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 does not properly validate buffers when handling certain DHTML methods including the createControlRange Javascript function, which allows remote attackers to execute...
How severe is CVE-2005-0055?
CVE-2005-0055 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-2005-0055?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.