CVE-2001-0338: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Jun 27, 2001
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Updated

Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier does not properly validate digital certificates when Certificate Revocation List (CRL) checking is enabled, which could allow remote attackers to spoof trusted web sites, aka the "Server certificate validation vulnerability."

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01
Microsoft Internet Explorer<=5.5

Event History

Jun 27, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Sep 18, 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-2001-0338?

CVE-2001-0338 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to spoof trusted websites.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0338?

To mitigate CVE-2001-0338, users should upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer that addresses this certificate validation issue.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2001-0338?

CVE-2001-0338 impacts Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier versions, including 5.01.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2001-0338?

The primary risk of CVE-2001-0338 is that attackers can impersonate trusted websites, potentially leading to data theft or phishing attacks.

5

Does CVE-2001-0338 affect other operating systems?

CVE-2001-0338 specifically pertains to Internet Explorer and is not directly related to other operating systems.

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