CVE-2004-0839

CVE-2004-0839 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Avaya Ip600 Media Servers with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Internet Explorer in Windows XP SP2, and other versions including 5.01 and 5.5, allows remote attackers to install arbitrary programs via a web page that uses certain styles and the AnchorClick behavior, popup windows, and drag-and-drop capabilities to drop the program in the local startup folder, as demonstrated by "wottapoop.html".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0839?
Internet Explorer in Windows XP SP2, and other versions including 5.01 and 5.5, allows remote attackers to install arbitrary programs via a web page that uses certain styles and the AnchorClick behavior, popup windows, and drag-and-drop capabilities to drop the program in the local startup folder, as demonstrated by "wottapoop.html".
How severe is CVE-2004-0839?
CVE-2004-0839 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0839 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0839?
CVE-2004-0839 primarily affects Avaya Ip600 Media Servers. In total, 46 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0839?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0839 published?
CVE-2004-0839 was published on 2004-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (46)

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