CVE-2004-0985: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-0985: Internet Explorer 6.x on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated...

Internet Explorer 6.x on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated using a document with a draggable file type such as .xml, .doc, .py, .cdf, .css, .pdf, or .ppt, and using ADODB.Connection and ADODB.recordset to write to a .hta file that is interpreted in the Local Zone by HTML Help.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:38 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Internet Explorer issue could let a malicious web or document interaction run code on Windows XP SP2 systems using IE 6.x. The public record identifies serious impact, but does not provide CVSS, a confirmed vendor fix, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure appears limited to legacy Windows XP SP2 systems running Internet Explorer 6.x, especially where users can browse untrusted sites or open untrusted web-delivered documents. The provided sources do not identify other products or versions. Treat this as a legacy technology risk. It is not a modern widespread exposure unless XP SP2 and IE 6.x remain in use, but any such system should be isolated or retired because the impact is arbitrary code execution. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft or vendor historical guidance for applicable updates or controls.; Retire or isolate Windows XP SP2 and IE 6.x systems.; Prevent legacy hosts from browsing untrusted web or email content..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 02:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 26, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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ie-anchorclick-command-execution(17824)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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