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CVE-2005-0056

UnknownEPSS 28.33%

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CVE-2005-0056 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 does not properly validate certain URLs in Channel Definition Format (CDF) files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code, aka the "Channel Definition Format (CDF) Cross Domain Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 28.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 does not properly validate certain URLs in Channel Definition Format (CDF) files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code, aka the "Channel Definition Format (CDF) Cross Domain Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
28.33%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftIe6Windows Server 2003 Sp1
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.01—
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.5—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0056?
Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 does not properly validate certain URLs in Channel Definition Format (CDF) files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code, aka the "Channel Definition Format (CDF) Cross Domain Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2005-0056?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0056 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 28.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0056?
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