CVE-2005-4845
CVE-2005-4845 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java Plug-in with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-16.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-16
- Affected product: Sun Java Plug-in
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Java Plug-in 1.4.2_03 and 1.4.2_04 controls, and the 1.4.2_03 and 1.4.2_04 <applet> redirector controls, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) by creating a COM object of the class associated with the control's CLSID, which is not intended for use within Internet Explorer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-4845?
- The Java Plug-in 1.4.2_03 and 1.4.2_04 controls, and the 1.4.2_03 and 1.4.2_04 <applet> redirector controls, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) by creating a COM object of the class associated with the control's CLSID, which is not intended for use within Internet Explorer.
- How severe is CVE-2005-4845?
- CVE-2005-4845 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2005-4845 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-4845?
- CVE-2005-4845 primarily affects Sun Java Plug-in. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-4845?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-4845 published?
- CVE-2005-4845 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_plug-in:1.4.2_03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_plug-in:1.4.2_04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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