CVE-2003-0233: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri May 02 2003(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in plugin.ocx for Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Load() method, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0115.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.0.1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.0.1-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.0.1-sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.0.1-sp3 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5-sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0233?
CVE-2003-0233 is classified as a critical security vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0233?
To fix CVE-2003-0233, you should update to the latest version of Internet Explorer that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2003-0233?
CVE-2003-0233 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0.
What impact does CVE-2003-0233 have on users?
CVE-2003-0233 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on a user's system, leading to data compromise and system control.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0233?
While the best solution is to apply the update, users can also consider disabling the plugin associated with this vulnerability as a temporary measure.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft internet explorer
- version/microsoft internet explorer/6.0-sp1
- canonical/internet explorer
- version/internet explorer/5.0.1
- version/internet explorer/5.0.1-sp1
- version/internet explorer/5.0.1-sp2
- version/internet explorer/5.0.1-sp3
- version/internet explorer/5.5
- version/internet explorer/5.5-sp1
- version/internet explorer/5.5-sp2
- version/internet explorer/6.0