Oval Definition:oval:org.mitre.oval:def:3137
Revision Date:2014-02-24Version:45
Title:IE6 DHTML Method Heap Memory Corruption Vulnerability (Server 2003)
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."
Family:windowsClass:vulnerability
Status:ACCEPTEDReference(s):CVE-2005-0055
Platform(s):Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Product(s):Microsoft Internet Explorer
Definition Synopsis
  • Software section
  • Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 is installed
  • AND the version of mshtml.dll is less than 6.0.3790.259
  • AND Configuration section
  • ActiveX controls and active scripting are enabled
  • current user settings are being used and ActiveX controls and active scripting are enabled
  • NOT use machine settings rather than individual user settings
  • AND ActiveX controls are enabled for the current user
  • AND active scripting is enabled for the current user
  • OR local machine settings are being used and ActiveX controls and active scripting are enabled
  • use machine settings rather than individual user settings
  • AND ActiveX controls are enabled for the local machine
  • AND active scripting is enabled for the local machine
  • BACK