Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the URL processor of Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a URL with a long hostname, aka "URL Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14922/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=229&type=vulnerabilitiesPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/756122PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-102A.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-02
- 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/14922/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=229&type=vulnerabilitiesPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/756122PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-102A.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-02
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0554?
CVE-2005-0554 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the URL processor of Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a URL with a l...
How severe is CVE-2005-0554?
CVE-2005-0554 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-2005-0554?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.