CVE-2001-0150: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published May 7, 2001
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Updated

Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier executes Telnet sessions using command line arguments that are specified by the web site, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands if the IE client is using the Telnet client provided in Services for Unix (SFU) 2.0, which creates session transcripts.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Internet Explorer<=5.5

Event History

May 7, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0150?

CVE-2001-0150 is a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a vulnerable Telnet session.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0150?

To mitigate CVE-2001-0150, users should upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer or disable any Telnet client depending on the affected version.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2001-0150?

CVE-2001-0150 affects users of Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier who have the Telnet client from Services for Unix 2.0.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-0150?

CVE-2001-0150 is associated with command injection attacks that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

Can CVE-2001-0150 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2001-0150 can be exploited remotely by attackers leveraging crafted web pages.

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