CVE-2004-2090

Public Exploit

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via the VBScript LoadPicture method, which returns an error code if the file does not exist.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 39.41% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory org.uk Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9611	vendor advisory vdb entry exploit
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-February/016881.html	vendor advisory mailing list exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15078	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/10820	third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2090?: CVE-2004-2090 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-2090?: To fix CVE-2004-2090, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-2090 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-2090 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~39% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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