CVE-2005-4845

Name: CVE-2005-4845
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4845 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Java Plug-in 1.4.2_03 and 1.4.2_04 controls, and the 1.4.2_03 and 1.4.2_04 <applet> redirector controls, allow 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 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Java Plug-in 1.4.2_03 and 1.4.2_04 controls, and the 1.4.2_03 and 1.4.2_04 <applet> redirector controls, allow 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

1.66%

73.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-16

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Java Plug-In	1.4.2_03
Sun	Java Plug-In	1.4.2_04

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4845?

How severe is CVE-2005-4845?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4845 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4845?

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Source: NVD / NIST