CVE-2004-2291

N/A Unknown
Published: December 31, 2004 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an embedded script that uses Shell Helper objects and a shortcut (link) to execute the target script.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/348688
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9335
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/348688
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9335
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
16.4%
95th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

microsoft