What is the severity of CVE-2001-1539?

CVE-2001-1539 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1539?

To mitigate CVE-2001-1539, users should consider upgrading to a more recent and secure version of Internet Explorer or switch to an alternative web browser.

What software is affected by CVE-2001-1539?

CVE-2001-1539 specifically affects Internet Explorer version 6.0.2900.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-1539?

CVE-2001-1539 is associated with denial of service attacks that can lead to the crashing of Internet Explorer.

Was the issue in CVE-2001-1539 reproducible by the vendor?

The vendor was unable to reproduce the stack consumption vulnerability detailed in CVE-2001-1539.

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CVE-2001-1539

medium

CWE

119

31/12/2001

14/7/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-1539: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Dec 31 2001(Updated: )

Stack consumption vulnerability in Internet Explorer The JavaScript settimeout function in Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via the JavaScript settimeout function. NOTE: the vendor could not reproduce the problem.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=6.0.2900

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1539?
CVE-2001-1539 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1539?
To mitigate CVE-2001-1539, users should consider upgrading to a more recent and secure version of Internet Explorer or switch to an alternative web browser.
What software is affected by CVE-2001-1539?
CVE-2001-1539 specifically affects Internet Explorer version 6.0.2900.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-1539?
CVE-2001-1539 is associated with denial of service attacks that can lead to the crashing of Internet Explorer.
Was the issue in CVE-2001-1539 reproducible by the vendor?
The vendor was unable to reproduce the stack consumption vulnerability detailed in CVE-2001-1539.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1539?
CVE-2001-1539 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1539?
To mitigate CVE-2001-1539, users should consider upgrading to a more recent and secure version of Internet Explorer or switch to an alternative web browser.
What software is affected by CVE-2001-1539?
CVE-2001-1539 specifically affects Internet Explorer version 6.0.2900.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-1539?
CVE-2001-1539 is associated with denial of service attacks that can lead to the crashing of Internet Explorer.
Was the issue in CVE-2001-1539 reproducible by the vendor?
The vendor was unable to reproduce the stack consumption vulnerability detailed in CVE-2001-1539.