Security readout for executives and security teams
This old Internet Explorer issue could let a malicious web page run commands when browser security is set below Medium. The business risk is mainly for legacy environments still using Internet Explorer or IE-dependent applications with weakened ActiveX settings. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Windows desktops or application kiosks that still use Internet Explorer, MSHTML-based workflows, or relaxed security zones below Medium. Modern browser-only environments are less likely exposed based on the provided evidence. Prioritize if the organization still runs legacy Internet Explorer workflows or lowered browser security policies. Otherwise, track as legacy risk and confirm retirement controls rather than treating it as an urgent enterprise-wide issue. Mitigation focus: Set Internet Explorer security zones to Medium or higher.; Restrict or disable unsafe ActiveX behavior where business workflows allow.; Retire Internet Explorer-dependent workflows where possible..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ie-filesystemobject(2173)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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