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HIGH · 7.1

CVE-2005-4844

The CLSID_ApprenticeICW control allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) by creating a COM object of the class associated with the control's CLSID, which is not i...

Vulnerability Description

The CLSID_ApprenticeICW control allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) by creating a COM object of the class associated with the control's CLSID, which is not intended for use within Internet Explorer.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer<= 7.0

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2005-4844?

CVE-2005-4844 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The CLSID_ApprenticeICW control allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) by creating a COM object of the class associated with the control's CLSID, which is not i...

How severe is CVE-2005-4844?

CVE-2005-4844 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2005-4844?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.