CVE-2003-1048
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 26.63%
Last modified
CVE-2003-1048 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Double free vulnerability in mshtml.dll for certain versions of Internet Explorer 6.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed GIF image.. EPSS estimates a 26.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Double free vulnerability in mshtml.dll for certain versions of Internet Explorer 6.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed GIF image.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.5 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6.0 | — |
| Microsoft | Outlook | 2000 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 98se | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Me | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | 4.0 | Sp6 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | — |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/685364Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8530Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-212A.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-025Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16804Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/685364Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8530Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-212A.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-025Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16804Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2003-1048?
Double free vulnerability in mshtml.dll for certain versions of Internet Explorer 6.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed GIF image.
How severe is CVE-2003-1048?
CVE-2003-1048 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 26.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1048?
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-2003-1048?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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