CVE-2003-0113: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 26, 2003
·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.