First published: Wed Jun 27 2001(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."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Internet Explorer | <=5.5 | |
Internet Explorer | =5.01 |
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CVE-2001-0338 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to spoof trusted websites.
To mitigate CVE-2001-0338, users should upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer that addresses this certificate validation issue.
CVE-2001-0338 impacts Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier versions, including 5.01.
The primary risk of CVE-2001-0338 is that attackers can impersonate trusted websites, potentially leading to data theft or phishing attacks.
CVE-2001-0338 specifically pertains to Internet Explorer and is not directly related to other operating systems.