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CVE-2004-1686

UnknownEPSS 10.27%

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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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
10.27%

95.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftIe6.0Sp2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1686?
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.
How severe is CVE-2004-1686?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1686 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1686?
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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Source: NVD / NIST