CVE-2005-3983: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-3983: Unknown vulnerability in the login page for HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) 4.0 and 4.1, when accessed by...

Unknown vulnerability in the login page for HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) 4.0 and 4.1, when accessed by Microsoft Internet Explorer with the MS04-025 patch, leads to a denial of service (browser hang). NOTE: although the advisory is vague, this issue does not appear to involve an attacker at all. If not, then this issue is not a vulnerability.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a browser hang when HP Systems Insight Manager 4.0 or 4.1 login is opened in Microsoft Internet Explorer with the MS04-025 patch. The CVE record itself questions whether this is a real security vulnerability because attacker involvement is unclear. Exposure appears limited to organizations still using HP Systems Insight Manager 4.0 or 4.1 with the specified legacy Internet Explorer patch combination. Treat this as a low business urgency legacy-technology review unless HP SIM 4.0 or 4.1 is still used for critical management workflows. Mitigation focus: Check HP advisory SSRT4787 for vendor-confirmed guidance.; Inventory any HP SIM 4.0 or 4.1 deployments.; Restrict access to legacy management interfaces where practical..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 16:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 4, 2005, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1582CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
hp-sim-ms04025dos(17235)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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