CVE-2001-0875: High severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Nov 26, 2001
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Updated

Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause the File Download dialogue box to misrepresent the name of the file in the dialogue in a way that could fool users into thinking that the file type is safe to download.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Event History

Nov 26, 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-2001-0875?

CVE-2001-0875 has a moderate severity level as it can mislead users into downloading potentially harmful files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0875?

To mitigate CVE-2001-0875, users should upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer or switch to a more secure web browser.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2001-0875?

CVE-2001-0875 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and 6.0.

4

Can CVE-2001-0875 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2001-0875 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through misleading file download dialogues.

5

What are the potential risks of CVE-2001-0875?

The risks associated with CVE-2001-0875 include the downloading of malicious files that could compromise user systems.

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