CVE-2003-0447: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Jun 20, 2003
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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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01
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 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.

2

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.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2003-0447?

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

4

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.

5

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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