CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2003-0447

First published: Fri Jun 20 2003(Updated: )

The Custom HTTP Errors capability in Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute script in the Local Zone via an argument to shdocvw.dll that causes a "javascript:" link to be generated.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Internet Explorer=5.01
Internet Explorer=5.5
Internet Explorer=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2003-0447?

    CVE-2003-0447 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the Local Zone of Internet Explorer, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure.

  • How do I mitigate CVE-2003-0447?

    To mitigate CVE-2003-0447, users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2003-0447?

    CVE-2003-0447 affects users of Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0.

  • Is CVE-2003-0447 still a relevant vulnerability?

    While CVE-2003-0447 is an older vulnerability, it is still important to address if legacy systems using affected versions of Internet Explorer are in use.

  • What is the CVSS score of CVE-2003-0447?

    CVE-2003-0447 is commonly rated as having a medium severity on the CVSS scale due to its potential for script execution.

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