Vulnerability Description
Multiple design errors in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) overlaying a malicious new window above a file download box, then (2) using a keyboard shortcut and delaying the display of the file download box until the user hits a shortcut that activates the "Run" button, aka "File Download Dialog Box Manipulation Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.0.1 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=113450519906463&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15368Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18064Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18311Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-21/advisoryPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-7/advisory/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/254
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015349
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-234.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419395/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15823Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2867Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2909Vendor Advisory
- http://www130.nortelnetworks.com/cgi-bin/eserv/cs/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&Docu
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-05
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2829?
CVE-2005-2829 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Multiple design errors in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) overlaying a malicious new window above a file download box, then ...
How severe is CVE-2005-2829?
CVE-2005-2829 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-2005-2829?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.