CVE-2005-2829 describes a "File Download Dialog Box Manipulation Vulnerability" affecting Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6. This vulnerability allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the display of a file download box. The attack involves overlaying a malicious window and delaying the download box, tricking the user into activating the "Run" button via a keyboard shortcut. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.1, indicating a medium severity. It requires user interaction (AC:H) and can lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts (C:P/I:P/A:P). The attack vector is network-based (AV:N). Despite its age, there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or ExploitDB entries. Community discussion and media coverage are minimal, suggesting low public awareness and limited current relevance.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.0.1:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.5:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
No social media mentions found for this CVE.
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No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.