What is the severity of CVE-2003-0701?

CVE-2003-0701 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How can I mitigate CVE-2003-0701?

Mitigation for CVE-2003-0701 involves applying the latest patches from Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2003-0701?

CVE-2003-0701 affects Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0, particularly for certain double-byte language settings.

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2003-0701?

Exploiting CVE-2003-0701 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

What should I do if I am using an affected version of Internet Explorer regarding CVE-2003-0701?

If using an affected version of Internet Explorer, you should immediately update your browser to the latest version or apply any available security patches.

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CVE-2003-0701

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

22/8/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-0701: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Aug 22 2003(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Internet Explorer 6 SP1 for certain languages that support double-byte encodings (e.g., Japanese) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Type property of an Object tag, a variant of CVE-2003-0344.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Internet Explorer	=6.0
Internet Explorer	=5.01
Internet Explorer	=5.5
Internet Explorer	=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0701?
CVE-2003-0701 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How can I mitigate CVE-2003-0701?
Mitigation for CVE-2003-0701 involves applying the latest patches from Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2003-0701?
CVE-2003-0701 affects Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0, particularly for certain double-byte language settings.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2003-0701?
Exploiting CVE-2003-0701 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
What should I do if I am using an affected version of Internet Explorer regarding CVE-2003-0701?
If using an affected version of Internet Explorer, you should immediately update your browser to the latest version or apply any available security patches.

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