CVE-2001-0712

Name: CVE-2001-0712
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-10-30T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.96%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0712 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The rendering engine in Internet Explorer determines the MIME type independently of the type that is specified by the server, which allows remote servers to automatically execute script which is placed in a file whose MIME type does not normally support scripting, such as text (.txt), JPEG (.jpg), etc.. EPSS estimates a 5.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The rendering engine in Internet Explorer determines the MIME type independently of the type that is specified by the server, which allows remote servers to automatically execute script which is placed in a file whose MIME type does not normally support scripting, such as text (.txt), JPEG (.jpg), etc.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.96%

92.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.0
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.0.1
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200109Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200291Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3116Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200109Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200291Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3116Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 30, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0712?

How severe is CVE-2001-0712?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0712 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0712?

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