CVE-2003-0114: Medium severity Microsoft ie vulnerability
Published Apr 26, 2003
·Updated
The file upload control in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to automatically upload files from the local system via a web page containing a script to upload the files.
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-2003-0114?
CVE-2003-0114 is considered critical due to its potential for remote file upload exploits.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0114?
To fix CVE-2003-0114, it is essential to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
3
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2003-0114?
CVE-2003-0114 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.0.1, 5.5, and 6.0.
4
What impact does CVE-2003-0114 have on users?
CVE-2003-0114 allows attackers to upload files from a user's system without consent, leading to potential data breaches.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0114?
Disabling file upload functionalities in Internet Explorer can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2003-0114 until a patch is applied.