CVE-2005-0055 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via heap memory corruption in Internet Explorer's DHTML methods, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-0055?
CVE-2005-0055 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Ie, published on 8 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 does not properly validate buffers when handling certain DHTML methods including the createControlRange Javascript function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, aka the "DHTML Method Heap Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0055?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0055?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0055 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-0055 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0055 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Ie
Sources
Also known as GHSA-729m-r9fv-3cr3.