CVE-2003-0532

Name: CVE-2003-0532
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-08-27T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 21.61%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0532 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer 5.01 SP3 through 6.0 SP1 does not properly determine object types that are returned by web servers, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an object tag with a data parameter to a malicious file hosted on a server that returns an unsafe Content-Type, aka the "Object Type" vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 21.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer 5.01 SP3 through 6.0 SP1 does not properly determine object types that are returned by web servers, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an object tag with a data parameter to a malicious file hosted on a server that returns an unsafe Content-Type, aka the "Object Type" vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

21.61%

97.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Ie	6.0	Sp1
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.0.1	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.5	—
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6.0	—

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q3/0084.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106149026621753&w=2
http://www.eeye.com/html/Research/Advisories/AD20030820.html
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/865940Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-032
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q3/0084.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106149026621753&w=2
http://www.eeye.com/html/Research/Advisories/AD20030820.html
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/865940Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-032

Timeline

Published: Aug 27, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0532?

How severe is CVE-2003-0532?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0532 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 21.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0532?

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