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CVE-2004-0727: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.2800.1106 on Microsoft Windows XP SP2, and other versions including 5.01 an...

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.2800.1106 on Microsoft Windows XP SP2, and other versions including 5.01 and 5.5, allows remote web servers to bypass zone restrictions and execute arbitrary code in the local computer zone by redirecting a function to another function with the same name, as demonstrated by SimilarMethodNameRedir, aka the "Similar Method Name Redirection Cross Domain Vulnerability."

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Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Internet Explorer zone-bypass flaw. A malicious or compromised website could cause vulnerable IE versions to run code with Local Computer Zone privileges. Modern environments are unlikely to be exposed unless they still depend on legacy Internet Explorer or old Windows builds. Exposure is mainly legacy systems running the affected Internet Explorer versions. The source bundle does not provide complete affected CPEs, so asset validation is required rather than assuming broad modern exposure. Prioritize this only if legacy IE remains in production or sensitive networks. For modern fleets, the main risk is hidden technical debt on unmanaged or business-critical legacy machines. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance from MS04-038 where applicable.; Retire or isolate systems requiring legacy Internet Explorer.; Block legacy IE from general web browsing where possible..

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