CVE-2001-1489: Medium severity Microsoft ie vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2001
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and memory leak) via a web page with a large number of images.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft ie=6-windows_server_2003_sp1
Event History
Dec 31, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 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-2001-1489?
CVE-2001-1489 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to high CPU consumption and memory leaks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1489?
To mitigate CVE-2001-1489, users should consider updating to a newer version of Internet Explorer or use alternative browsers.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-1489?
CVE-2001-1489 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 on Windows Server 2003 SP1.
4
Can CVE-2001-1489 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-1489 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted web page containing numerous images.
5
What are the consequences of CVE-2001-1489 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2001-1489 can result in denial of service, causing the affected system to experience excessive CPU usage and memory depletion.