Vulnerability Description
Race condition in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files and possibly execute code by tricking a user into performing a drag-and-drop action from certain objects, such as file objects within a folder view, then predicting the drag action, and re-focusing to a malicious window.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2006/02/13/419439.aspx
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18787Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015049
- http://www.osvdb.org/2707
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5MP0B0UHPA.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424863/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424940/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16352
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0553Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24648
- http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2006/02/13/419439.aspx
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18787Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015049
- http://www.osvdb.org/2707
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5MP0B0UHPA.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3240?
CVE-2005-3240 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Race condition in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files and possibly execute code by tricking a user into performing a drag-and-drop action from certa...
How severe is CVE-2005-3240?
CVE-2005-3240 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-2005-3240?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.