CVE-2001-0322: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Published Apr 4, 2001
·Updated
MSHTML.DLL HTML parser in Internet Explorer 4.0, and other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a script that creates and deletes an object that is associated with the browser window object.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=4.0
Microsoft Outlook=2000
Microsoft Outlook Express=5.5
Event History
Apr 4, 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-2001-0322?
CVE-2001-0322 has a moderate severity due to its ability to cause a denial of service by crashing the application.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0322?
To fix CVE-2001-0322, users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer or apply relevant security patches.
3
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2001-0322?
CVE-2001-0322 affects Internet Explorer version 4.0 as well as other vulnerable versions.
4
Is Microsoft Outlook vulnerable to CVE-2001-0322?
Yes, Microsoft Outlook 2000 is also vulnerable to CVE-2001-0322.
5
Can CVE-2001-0322 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0322 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted script.