CVE-2005-4841: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4841: The Outlook Progress Ctl control allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer cr...

The Outlook Progress Ctl control allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) by creating a COM object of the class associated with the control's CLSID, which is not intended for use within Internet Explorer.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 17:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a legacy Internet Explorer crash condition involving an Outlook Progress Ctl COM control. A malicious web page could instantiate a control not meant for browser use and cause denial of service. The sources do not identify affected versions, a patch, or active exploitation. Exposure is most plausible in legacy Windows environments where Internet Explorer can run and the Outlook Progress Ctl control is registered and reachable from web content. The source bundle does not specify products, versions, or deployment conditions. Treat this as a legacy-browser resilience issue unless internal exposure proves broader. The business risk is user disruption and support impact, not confirmed code execution. Prioritize eliminating Internet Explorer dependencies and validating legacy endpoints. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft or vendor guidance before assuming a specific patch exists.; Retire Internet Explorer for business workflows where possible.; Restrict ActiveX and COM object execution for untrusted web content..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 05:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 11, 2007, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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