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CVE-2005-3312

UnknownEPSS 11.89%

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CVE-2005-3312 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The HTML rendering engine in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via HTML in corrupted images and other files such as .GIF, JPG, and WAV, which is rendered as HTML when the user clicks on the link, even though the web server response and file extension indicate that it should be treated as a different file type.. EPSS estimates a 11.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The HTML rendering engine in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via HTML in corrupted images and other files such as .GIF, JPG, and WAV, which is rendered as HTML when the user clicks on the link, even though the web server response and file extension indicate that it should be treated as a different file type.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
11.89%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3312?
The HTML rendering engine in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via HTML in corrupted images and other files such as .GIF, JPG, and WAV, which is rendered as HTML when the user clicks on the link, even though the web server response and file extension indicate that it should be treated as a different file type.
How severe is CVE-2005-3312?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3312 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3312?
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