CVE-2001-1219: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Published Dec 20, 2001
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and earlier allows malicious website operators to cause a denial of service (client crash) via JavaScript that continually refreshes the window via self.location.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0
Event History
Dec 20, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Mar 15, 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-2001-1219?
CVE-2001-1219 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service by crashing the client.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1219?
To fix CVE-2001-1219, users should upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2001-1219?
CVE-2001-1219 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and 6.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-1219?
CVE-2001-1219 is a denial of service vulnerability that can cause the Internet Explorer client to crash.
5
Can CVE-2001-1219 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-1219 can be exploited remotely by malicious website operators using JavaScript.