CVE-2005-0055

High

Description

Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 does not properly validate buffers when handling certain DHTML methods including the createControlRange Javascript function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, aka the "DHTML Method Heap Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.5

Exploit probability—

Product

Microsoft Internet Explorer

PublishedMay 2, 2005

First seenMay 2, 2005

How to fix

Vendor advisories

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-014

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft internet_explorer	5.0.1, 5.5, 6.0	—
microsoft ie	6.0	—

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