What is the severity of CVE-2001-0332?

CVE-2001-0332 has a medium severity rating due to its capability to allow unauthorized access to local files.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0332?

To fix CVE-2001-0332, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer than 5.5.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2001-0332?

CVE-2001-0332 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 and 5.5.

What is the impact of CVE-2001-0332?

The impact of CVE-2001-0332 allows attackers to read certain files on a client computer through cross-domain frame manipulation.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-0332?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2001-0332; upgrading to a more secure version is the only recommended action.

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CVE-2001-0332

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

24/5/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0332

First published: Thu May 24 2001(Updated: )

Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier does not properly verify the domain of a frame within a browser window, which allows remote web site operators to read certain files on the client by sending information from a local frame to a frame in a different domain using MSScriptControl.ScriptControl and GetObject, aka a variant of the "Frame Domain Verification" vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=5.01
Internet Explorer	=5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0332?
CVE-2001-0332 has a medium severity rating due to its capability to allow unauthorized access to local files.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0332?
To fix CVE-2001-0332, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer than 5.5.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2001-0332?
CVE-2001-0332 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 and 5.5.
What is the impact of CVE-2001-0332?
The impact of CVE-2001-0332 allows attackers to read certain files on a client computer through cross-domain frame manipulation.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-0332?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2001-0332; upgrading to a more secure version is the only recommended action.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0332?
CVE-2001-0332 has a medium severity rating due to its capability to allow unauthorized access to local files.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0332?
To fix CVE-2001-0332, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer than 5.5.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2001-0332?
CVE-2001-0332 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 and 5.5.
What is the impact of CVE-2001-0332?
The impact of CVE-2001-0332 allows attackers to read certain files on a client computer through cross-domain frame manipulation.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-0332?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2001-0332; upgrading to a more secure version is the only recommended action.