CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0053

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 contains a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via drag and drop events. This flaw is known as the 'Drag-and-Drop Vulnerability.'

Risk Assessment

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute code on the victim's computer, potentially leading to system compromise, data theft, or malware installation.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update Internet Explorer to the latest available version or apply the appropriate security patch released by Microsoft.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via drag and drop events, aka the "Drag-and-Drop Vulnerability."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS