Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2005-1790?

Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 6.0.2800.1106, 6.0.2900.2180. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2005-1790 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 13, 2005.

Is CVE-2005-1790 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2005-1790?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2005-1790?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2005-1790 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2005-1790

LowExploitedPublic exploit

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP2 6.0.2900.2180 and 6.0.2800.1106, and earlier versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a Javascript BODY onload event that calls the window function, aka "Mismatched Document Object…

Published Jun 1, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2005-1790 is a low-severity vulnerability (CVSS 2.6 v2) affecting Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 13, 2005. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v2

2.6

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

83%

Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Dec 13, 2005	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Internet ExplorerMicrosoft	6.0.2800.1106, 6.0.2900.2180	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jun 1, 2005
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 13, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-399

References

advisory15368
advisory15546
advisory18064
advisory18311
advisoryADV-2005-2509

15 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP2 6.0.2900.2180 and 6.0.2800.1106, and earlier versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a Javascript BODY onload event that calls the window function, aka "Mismatched Document Object Model Objects Memory Corruption Vulnerabili…
Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 6.0.2800.1106, 6.0.2900.2180. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 13, 2005.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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