CVE-2001-0723: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Published Nov 14, 2001
·Updated
Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to read and modify user cookies via Javascript, aka the "Second Cookie Handling Vulnerability."
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 14, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Mar 9, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0723?
CVE-2001-0723 is considered to be a moderate severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to exploit user cookies.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0723?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0723, users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer or apply relevant security patches from Microsoft.
3
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2001-0723?
CVE-2001-0723 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and 6.0.
4
What does CVE-2001-0723 allow attackers to do?
CVE-2001-0723 allows remote attackers to read and modify user cookies through JavaScript.
5
Is CVE-2001-0723 still relevant today?
Although CVE-2001-0723 is an older vulnerability, it highlights the importance of web security practices, especially with legacy software.