CVE-2005-0056
CVE-2005-0056 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 28% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 28% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Ie
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 does not properly validate certain URLs in Channel Definition Format (CDF) files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code, aka the "Channel Definition Format (CDF) Cross Domain Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-0056?
- Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 does not properly validate certain URLs in Channel Definition Format (CDF) files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code, aka the "Channel Definition Format (CDF) Cross Domain Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2005-0056?
- CVE-2005-0056 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2005-0056 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-0056?
- CVE-2005-0056 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-0056?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-0056 published?
- CVE-2005-0056 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013126
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/823971
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12427
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-039A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-014
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19137
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2385
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2817
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3318
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4085
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4947
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6:windows_server_2003_sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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