Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6 JavaScript createControlRange memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6. Affected by this issue is the function createControlRange of the component JavaScript Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-0055. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6 (Web Browser). Affected is the function createControlRange of the component JavaScript Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 02/08/2005 by Andreas Sandblad with Secunia Research as MS05-014 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared for download at microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-0055 since 01/11/2005. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 100024 (Microsoft Internet Explorer Cumulative Update (MS05-014)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch MS05-014 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at update.microsoft.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (19137), SecurityFocus (BID 12427†), Secunia (SA11165†), SecurityTracker (ID 1013125†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-7014†). Similar entries are available at VDB-1201, VDB-1197, VDB-1203 and VDB-1198. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: MS05-014

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS05-014
Researcher: Andreas Sandblad
Organization: Secunia Research
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2005-0055 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0055
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1200

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X-Force: 19137 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Channel Definition Format code execution, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 12427 - Microsoft Internet Explorer AddChannel Cross-Zone Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 11165 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
SecurityTracker: 1013125 - Microsoft Internet Explorer DHTML Method Heap Overflow Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 7014

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/15/2005 15:53
Updated: 07/05/2025 18:15
Changes: 02/15/2005 15:53 (70), 04/07/2017 12:01 (6), 03/10/2021 15:16 (1), 07/07/2024 05:29 (16), 01/03/2025 18:31 (1), 07/05/2025 18:15 (2)
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