CVE-2001-1218

Name: CVE-2001-1218
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-12-20T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1218 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer for Unix 5.0SP1 allows local users to possibly cause a denial of service (crash) in CDE or the X server on Solaris 2.6 by rapidly scrolling Chinese characters or maximizing the window.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer for Unix 5.0SP1 allows local users to possibly cause a denial of service (crash) in CDE or the X server on Solaris 2.6 by rapidly scrolling Chinese characters or maximizing the window.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.38%

68.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Ie	5.0	Sp1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/246611Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3729
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/246611Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3729

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1218?

How severe is CVE-2001-1218?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1218 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1218?

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