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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CVE-2003-0447

medium

5.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

20/6/2003

8/8/2024

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 Software	Affected Version	How 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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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.