Vulnerability Description
The Outlook Express Address Book control, when using Internet Explorer 6, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL dereference and browser crash) by creating the OutlookExpress.AddressBook COM object, which is not intended for use within Internet Explorer.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Outlook Express Book Control | All versions |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://browserfun.blogspot.com/2006/07/mobb-3-outlookexpressaddressbook_02.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/26836
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/391803
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/470694/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34755
- http://browserfun.blogspot.com/2006/07/mobb-3-outlookexpressaddressbook_02.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/26836
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/391803
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/470694/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34755
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4840?
CVE-2005-4840 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Outlook Express Address Book control, when using Internet Explorer 6, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL dereference and browser crash) by creating the OutlookExpress.Addre...
How severe is CVE-2005-4840?
CVE-2005-4840 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-4840?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Outlook Express Book Control, Microsoft Internet Explorer.