CVE-2001-1218
First published: Thu Dec 20 2001(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer for Unix 5.0SP1 allows local users to possibly cause a denial of service (crash) in CDE or the X server on Solaris 2.6 by rapidly scrolling Chinese characters or maximizing the window.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =5.0-sp1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1218?
CVE-2001-1218 is considered to have low severity as it primarily causes a denial of service through crashing the application or server.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1218?
To fix CVE-2001-1218, upgrade to a more recent version of Microsoft Internet Explorer that does not include this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1218?
CVE-2001-1218 affects local users running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 SP1 on Solaris 2.6.
What are the vulnerabilities of CVE-2001-1218?
CVE-2001-1218 allows local users to cause a denial of service by rapidly scrolling Chinese characters or maximizing the application window.
Is CVE-2001-1218 present in other versions of Internet Explorer?
CVE-2001-1218 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 SP1, and later versions are not impacted.
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