CVE-2003-1041
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CVE-2003-1041 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer 5.x and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a modified directory traversal attack using a URL containing ".." (dot dot) sequences and a filename that ends in "::" which is treated as a .chm file even if it does not have a .chm extension. NOTE: this bug may overlap CVE-2004-0475.. EPSS estimates a 52.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Internet Explorer 5.x and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a modified directory traversal attack using a URL containing ".." (dot dot) sequences and a filename that ends in "::" which is treated as a .chm file even if it does not have a .chm extension. NOTE: this bug may overlap CVE-2004-0475.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6 | Windows Server 2003 Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5 | — |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.5 | — |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6.0 | — |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/187196US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/348521Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9320Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-196A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/187196US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/348521Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9320Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-196A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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