CVE-2001-0724

UnknownEPSS 12.32%

Last modified

CVE-2001-0724 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer 5.5 allows remote attackers to bypass security restrictions via malformed URLs that contain dotless IP addresses, which causes Internet Explorer to process the page in the Intranet Zone, which may have fewer security restrictions, aka the "Zone Spoofing Vulnerability variant" of CVE-2001-0664.. EPSS estimates a 12.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer 5.5 allows remote attackers to bypass security restrictions via malformed URLs that contain dotless IP addresses, which causes Internet Explorer to process the page in the Intranet Zone, which may have fewer security restrictions, aka the "Zone Spoofing Vulnerability variant" of CVE-2001-0664.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
12.32%

95.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0724?
Internet Explorer 5.5 allows remote attackers to bypass security restrictions via malformed URLs that contain dotless IP addresses, which causes Internet Explorer to process the page in the Intranet Zone, which may have fewer security restrictions, aka the "Zone Spoofing Vulnerability variant" of CVE-2001-0664.
How severe is CVE-2001-0724?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0724 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0724?
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