CVE-2001-0002
UnknownEPSS 20.21%
Last modified
CVE-2001-0002 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the physical location of cached content and open the content in the Local Computer Zone, then use compiled HTML help (.chm) files to execute arbitrary programs.. EPSS estimates a 20.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the physical location of cached content and open the content in the Local Computer Zone, then use compiled HTML help (.chm) files to execute arbitrary programs.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | <= 5.5 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 |
| Microsoft | Windows Script Host | 5.1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Script Host | 5.5 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2001-0002?
Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the physical location of cached content and open the content in the Local Computer Zone, then use compiled HTML help (.chm) files to execute arbitrary programs.
How severe is CVE-2001-0002?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0002 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0002?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2001
- CVE-2001-0001cookiedecode function in PHP-Nuke 4.4 allows users to bypass…
- CVE-2001-0003Web Extender Client (WEC) in Microsoft Office 2000, Windows …
- CVE-2001-0004IIS 5.0 and 4.0 allows remote attackers to read the source c…
- CVE-2001-0005Buffer overflow in the parsing mechanism of the file loader …
- CVE-2001-0006The Winsock2ProtocolCatalogMutex mutex in Windows NT 4.0 has…7.1
- CVE-2001-0007Buffer overflow in NetScreen Firewall WebUI allows remote at…
- CVE-2001-0008Backdoor account in Interbase database server allows remote …
Are you affected by CVE-2001-0002?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST