Vulnerability Description
Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 does not properly validate certain URLs in Channel Definition Format (CDF) files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code, aka the "Channel Definition Format (CDF) Cross Domain Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 |
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013126
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/823971PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12427ExploitPatch
- 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://securitytracker.com/id?1013126
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/823971PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12427ExploitPatch
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0056?
CVE-2005-0056 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 does not properly validate certain URLs in Channel Definition Format (CDF) files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary ...
How severe is CVE-2005-0056?
CVE-2005-0056 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0056?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.