CVE-2004-0839
UnknownEPSS 33.08%
Last modified
CVE-2004-0839 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer in Windows XP SP2, and other versions including 5.01 and 5.5, allows remote attackers to install arbitrary programs via a web page that uses certain styles and the AnchorClick behavior, popup windows, and drag-and-drop capabilities to drop the program in the local startup folder, as demonstrated by "wottapoop.html".. EPSS estimates a 33.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Internet Explorer in Windows XP SP2, and other versions including 5.01 and 5.5, allows remote attackers to install arbitrary programs via a web page that uses certain styles and the AnchorClick behavior, popup windows, and drag-and-drop capabilities to drop the program in the local startup folder, as demonstrated by "wottapoop.html".
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avaya | Ip600 Media Servers | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.0.1 | — |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.5 | — |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6.0 | — |
| Avaya | Definity One Media Server | All versions | — |
| Avaya | S3400 | All versions | — |
| Avaya | S8100 | All versions | — |
| Nortel | Ip Softphone 2050 | All versions | — |
| Nortel | Mobile Voice Client 2050 | All versions | — |
| Nortel | Optivity Telephony Manager | All versions | — |
| Nortel | Symposium Web Centre Portal | All versions | — |
| Nortel | Symposium Web Client | All versions | — |
| Avaya | Modular Messaging Message Storage Server | 1.1 | — |
| Avaya | Modular Messaging Message Storage Server | 2.0 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | enterprise | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | enterprise_64-bit | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | standard | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | web | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions | Gold |
| Microsoft | Windows 98se | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Me | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | — |
References
- https://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2004/Aug/0868.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/526089Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10973Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-293A.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2004/Aug/0868.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/526089Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10973Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-293A.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-0839?
Internet Explorer in Windows XP SP2, and other versions including 5.01 and 5.5, allows remote attackers to install arbitrary programs via a web page that uses certain styles and the AnchorClick behavior, popup windows, and drag-and-drop capabilities to drop the program in the local startup folder, as demonstrated by "wottapoop.html".
How severe is CVE-2004-0839?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0839 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 33.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0839?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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