CVE-2003-0113: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 26, 2003
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Updated

Buffer overflow in URLMON.DLL in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP response containing long values in (1) Content-type and (2) Content-encoding fields.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp3
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

Apr 26, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
May 12, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0113?

CVE-2003-0113 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0113?

To fix CVE-2003-0113, you should update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2003-0113?

CVE-2003-0113 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.0.1, 5.5, and 6.0.

4

Can CVE-2003-0113 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-0113 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted HTTP responses.

5

What could attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2003-0113?

By exploiting CVE-2003-0113, attackers can execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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