CVE-2001-0150

Name: CVE-2001-0150
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-06-02T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 17.59%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0150 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier executes Telnet sessions using command line arguments that are specified by the web site, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands if the IE client is using the Telnet client provided in Services for Unix (SFU) 2.0, which creates session transcripts.. EPSS estimates a 17.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier executes Telnet sessions using command line arguments that are specified by the web site, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands if the IE client is using the Telnet client provided in Services for Unix (SFU) 2.0, which creates session transcripts.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

17.59%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-88

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	<= 5.5

References

http://www.osvdb.org/7816Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2463Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-015Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6230Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.osvdb.org/7816Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2463Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-015Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6230Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 2, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0150?

How severe is CVE-2001-0150?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0150 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0150?

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