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CVE-2005-2829

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, th…

Published Dec 14, 2005microsoftEPSS 18.59%

Overview

CVE-2005-2829 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft ie. It was published on December 14, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update ie to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=113450519906463&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/15368Refsecunia.com/advisories/18064Refsecunia.com/advisories/18311Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2005-21/advisoryRefsecunia.com/secunia_research/2005-7/advisory/Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/254Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1015349Refsupport.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-234.pdfRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419395/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2829?

CVE-2005-2829 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft ie. It was published on December 14, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-2829?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-2829?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update ie to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-2829?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-2829 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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