CVE-2003-0446: XSS

Published Jun 20, 2003
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) in Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0, possibly in a component that is also used by other Microsoft products, allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary web script via an XML file that contains a parse error, which inserts the script in the resulting error message.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Event History

Jun 20, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Jul 24, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0446?

CVE-2003-0446 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0446?

To mitigate CVE-2003-0446, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer or apply any available security patches from Microsoft.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2003-0446?

CVE-2003-0446 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and 6.0.

4

What is cross-site scripting as related to CVE-2003-0446?

Cross-site scripting in CVE-2003-0446 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into error messages displayed by Internet Explorer.

5

Can CVE-2003-0446 impact other Microsoft products?

Yes, CVE-2003-0446 may affect other Microsoft products that use the same component as Internet Explorer.

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