Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a web page with embedded CLSIDs that reference certain COM objects that are not intended for use within Internet Explorer, aka a variant of the "COM Object Instantiation Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2127.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.0.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15368
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18064
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18311
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015348
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-234.pdf
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/959049US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/21763
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15827Patch
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-347A.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2867
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2909
- 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
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23453
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2831?
CVE-2005-2831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a web page with embedded CLSIDs that refer...
How severe is CVE-2005-2831?
CVE-2005-2831 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-2005-2831?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.