CVE-2001-1489

Name: CVE-2001-1489
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 17.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1489 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and memory leak) via a web page with a large number of images.. EPSS estimates a 17.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and memory leak) via a web page with a large number of images.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

17.66%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Ie	6	Windows Server 2003 Sp1

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1489?

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and memory leak) via a web page with a large number of images.

How severe is CVE-2001-1489?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1489 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1489?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2001-1489?

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Source: NVD / NIST