CVE-2001-1450: Low severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Published May 11, 2001
·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
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.