CVE-2004-0844

CVE-2004-0844 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie 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 6 on Double Byte Character Set (DBCS) systems allows remote attackers to alter displayed address bars and spoof web pages via a URL containing special characters, facilitating phishing attacks, aka the "Address Bar Spoofing on Double Byte Character Set Systems Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0844?
Internet Explorer 6 on Double Byte Character Set (DBCS) systems allows remote attackers to alter displayed address bars and spoof web pages via a URL containing special characters, facilitating phishing attacks, aka the "Address Bar Spoofing on Double Byte Character Set Systems Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2004-0844?
CVE-2004-0844 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0844 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-2004-0844?
CVE-2004-0844 affects Microsoft Ie. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0844?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0844 published?
CVE-2004-0844 was published on 2004-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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