CVE-2005-2829

Description

Multiple design errors in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) overlaying a malicious new window above a file download box, then (2) using a keyboard shortcut and delaying the display of the file download box until the user hits a shortcut that activates the "Run" button, aka "File Download Dialog Box Manipulation Vulnerability."

5.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 20.05% Top 5%

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Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/18064	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1340	signature vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1458	signature vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1209	signature vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15823	patch vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-054	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419395/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-234.pdf
http://secunia.com/advisories/15368	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2909	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-7/advisory/	patch vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1507	signature vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015349	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/18311	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1490	signature vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2867	vdb entry vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23448	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=113450519906463&w=2	mailing list
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-21/advisory	patch vendor advisory
http://www130.nortelnetworks.com/cgi-bin/eserv/cs/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=375420
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1505	signature vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/254	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2829?: CVE-2005-2829 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-2829?: To fix CVE-2005-2829, 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-2005-2829 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-2829 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~20% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.