CVE-2001-0712
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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.
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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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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