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CVE-2001-0091

UnknownEPSS 5.49%

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CVE-2001-0091 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ActiveX control for invoking a scriptlet in Internet Explorer 5.0 through 5.5 renders arbitrary file types instead of HTML, which allows an attacker to read arbitrary files, aka a variant of the "Scriptlet Rendering" vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 5.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ActiveX control for invoking a scriptlet in Internet Explorer 5.0 through 5.5 renders arbitrary file types instead of HTML, which allows an attacker to read arbitrary files, aka a variant of the "Scriptlet Rendering" vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.49%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer4.0
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.0
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.01
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0091?
The ActiveX control for invoking a scriptlet in Internet Explorer 5.0 through 5.5 renders arbitrary file types instead of HTML, which allows an attacker to read arbitrary files, aka a variant of the "Scriptlet Rendering" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2001-0091?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0091 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0091?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST