CVE-2005-0554

UnknownEPSS 57.91%

Last modified

CVE-2005-0554 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the URL processor of Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a URL with a long hostname, aka "URL Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 57.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the URL processor of Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a URL with a long hostname, aka "URL Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
57.91%

99.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.01
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.5
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0554?
Buffer overflow in the URL processor of Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a URL with a long hostname, aka "URL Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2005-0554?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0554 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 57.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0554?
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