CVE-2001-1450: Low severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published May 11, 2001
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 through 6.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a crafted FTP URL such as "/.#./".

Affected Software

8 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Event History

May 11, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 21, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1450?

CVE-2001-1450 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause Microsoft Internet Explorer to crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1450?

To mitigate the impact of CVE-2001-1450, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2001-1450?

CVE-2001-1450 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.5, and 6.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2001-1450 involve?

CVE-2001-1450 involves an attacker crafting a malicious FTP URL leading to a denial of service condition.

5

Is there any indication of exploitation for CVE-2001-1450?

As of now, there are no widespread reports indicating that CVE-2001-1450 has been actively exploited in the wild.

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