CVE-2001-0332: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01

Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5

Event History

May 24, 2001

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

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.