CVE-2004-0475
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CVE-2004-0475 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The showHelp function in Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP Pro allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary local .CHM files via a double backward slash ("\\") before the target CHM file, as demonstrated using an "ms-its" URL to ntshared.chm. NOTE: this bug may overlap CVE-2003-1041.. EPSS estimates a 10.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The showHelp function in Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP Pro allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary local .CHM files via a double backward slash ("\\") before the target CHM file, as demonstrated using an "ms-its" URL to ntshared.chm. NOTE: this bug may overlap CVE-2003-1041.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 | Sp1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/363202Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10348Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/363202Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10348Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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