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CVE-2005-4842

UnknownEPSS 9.27%

Last modified

CVE-2005-4842 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The System Monitor Source Properties control allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) by creating a COM object of the class associated with the control's CLSID, which is not intended for use within Internet Explorer.. EPSS estimates a 9.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The System Monitor Source Properties control allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) by creating a COM object of the class associated with the control's CLSID, which is not intended for use within Internet Explorer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
9.27%

94.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer7.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4842?
The System Monitor Source Properties control allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) by creating a COM object of the class associated with the control's CLSID, which is not intended for use within Internet Explorer.
How severe is CVE-2005-4842?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4842 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4842?
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