CVE-2005-3240

Name: CVE-2005-3240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.64%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3240 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files and possibly execute code by tricking a user into performing a drag-and-drop action from certain objects, such as file objects within a folder view, then predicting the drag action, and re-focusing to a malicious window.. EPSS estimates a 5.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files and possibly execute code by tricking a user into performing a drag-and-drop action from certain objects, such as file objects within a folder view, then predicting the drag action, and re-focusing to a malicious window.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.64%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Ie	6.0	Sp1
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.01	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.5	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6.0	—

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3240?

How severe is CVE-2005-3240?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3240 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3240?

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Source: NVD / NIST