CVE-2003-0531: High severity Microsoft ie vulnerability

Published Aug 22, 2003
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Updated

Internet Explorer 5.01 SP3 through 6.0 SP1 allows remote attackers to access and execute script in the My Computer domain using the browser cache via crafted Content-Type and Content-Disposition headers, aka the "Browser Cache Script Execution in My Computer Zone" vulnerability.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp3
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Event History

Aug 22, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Aug 27, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0531?

CVE-2003-0531 is considered to have a high severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0531?

To mitigate CVE-2003-0531, it is recommended to update Microsoft Internet Explorer to a version that is not affected, or apply any available patches provided by Microsoft.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2003-0531?

CVE-2003-0531 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01 SP3 through 6.0 SP1.

4

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2003-0531?

CVE-2003-0531 can be exploited through crafted Content-Type and Content-Disposition headers that allow attackers to execute scripts in the My Computer zone.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0531 if I cannot update?

If updating is not possible, consider using alternative web browsers or disabling scripting features in Internet Explorer to reduce the risk associated with CVE-2003-0531.

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