What is the severity of CVE-2001-0667?

CVE-2001-0667 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0667?

To fix CVE-2001-0667, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer that is not affected.

Who is affected by CVE-2001-0667?

Users of Internet Explorer 6 and earlier, especially in conjunction with the Telnet client in Services for Unix, are affected by CVE-2001-0667.

What type of attack does CVE-2001-0667 allow?

CVE-2001-0667 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.

Is CVE-2001-0667 still a concern today?

Although CVE-2001-0667 pertains to outdated software, any remaining systems still using Internet Explorer 6 may still be vulnerable and require attention.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2001-0667

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 88

30/10/2001

9/3/2002

16/1/2025

CVE-2001-0667

First published: Tue Oct 30 2001(Updated: )

Internet Explorer 6 and earlier, when used with the Telnet client in Services for Unix (SFU) 2.0, allows remote attackers to execute commands by spawning Telnet with a log file option on the command line and writing arbitrary code into an executable file which is later executed, aka a new variant of the Telnet Invocation vulnerability as described in CVE-2001-0150.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	<=6.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer	<=6

Remedy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-051

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0667?
CVE-2001-0667 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0667?
To fix CVE-2001-0667, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer that is not affected.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0667?
Users of Internet Explorer 6 and earlier, especially in conjunction with the Telnet client in Services for Unix, are affected by CVE-2001-0667.
What type of attack does CVE-2001-0667 allow?
CVE-2001-0667 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.
Is CVE-2001-0667 still a concern today?
Although CVE-2001-0667 pertains to outdated software, any remaining systems still using Internet Explorer 6 may still be vulnerable and require attention.

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