CVE-2004-1686
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CVE-2004-1686 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to bypass the Information Bar prompt for ActiveX and Javascript via an XHTML page that contains an Internet Explorer formatted comment between the DOCTYPE tag and the HTML tag, as demonstrated using the DesignScience MathPlayer ActiveX plugin.. EPSS estimates a 10.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Internet Explorer 6.0 in Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to bypass the Information Bar prompt for ActiveX and Javascript via an XHTML page that contains an Internet Explorer formatted comment between the DOCTYPE tag and the HTML tag, as demonstrated using the DesignScience MathPlayer ActiveX plugin.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 | Sp2 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11200Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11200Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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