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CVE-2005-3240

Race condition in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows user-assisted attackers to ...

Medium CVSS 5.1

Overview

Race condition in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files and possibly execute code by tricking a user into performing a drag-and-drop action from certain objects, such as file objects within a folder view, then predicting the drag action, and re-focusing to a malicious window.

CWE: CWE-362 Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00.000
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 5.1 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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