What is the severity of CVE-2001-0807?

CVE-2001-0807 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access local files on a user's system.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0807?

To fix CVE-2001-0807, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2001-0807?

CVE-2001-0807 primarily affects Internet Explorer 5.0, and possibly other versions.

How can I protect myself from CVE-2001-0807?

To protect against CVE-2001-0807, users should avoid visiting untrusted websites and consider using modern web browsers with enhanced security.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-0807?

CVE-2001-0807 is associated with remote file inclusion attacks via malicious web pages that exploit the vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer.

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CVE-2001-0807

low

2.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

22/11/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0807

First published: Thu Nov 22 2001(Updated: )

Internet Explorer 5.0, and possibly other versions, may allow remote attackers (malicious web pages) to read known text files from a client's hard drive via a SCRIPT tag with a SRC value that points to the text file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0807?
CVE-2001-0807 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access local files on a user's system.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0807?
To fix CVE-2001-0807, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2001-0807?
CVE-2001-0807 primarily affects Internet Explorer 5.0, and possibly other versions.
How can I protect myself from CVE-2001-0807?
To protect against CVE-2001-0807, users should avoid visiting untrusted websites and consider using modern web browsers with enhanced security.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-0807?
CVE-2001-0807 is associated with remote file inclusion attacks via malicious web pages that exploit the vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0807?
CVE-2001-0807 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access local files on a user's system.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0807?
To fix CVE-2001-0807, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2001-0807?
CVE-2001-0807 primarily affects Internet Explorer 5.0, and possibly other versions.
How can I protect myself from CVE-2001-0807?
To protect against CVE-2001-0807, users should avoid visiting untrusted websites and consider using modern web browsers with enhanced security.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-0807?
CVE-2001-0807 is associated with remote file inclusion attacks via malicious web pages that exploit the vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer.