CVE-2003-1026: Critical severity Microsoft ie vulnerability

Published Jan 8, 2004
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Updated

Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 SP1 allows remote attackers to bypass zone restrictions via a javascript protocol URL in a sub-frame, which is added to the history list and executed in the top window's zone when the history.back (back) function is called, as demonstrated by BackToFramedJpu, aka the "Travel Log Cross Domain Vulnerability."

Affected Software

10 affected components
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp3
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Event History

Jan 8, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Jan 20, 2004
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1026?

CVE-2003-1026 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploiting zone restrictions in Internet Explorer.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1026?

To fix CVE-2003-1026, users should upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or apply the necessary security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2003-1026?

CVE-2003-1026 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.5, and 6.0, including their respective service packs.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2003-1026?

CVE-2003-1026 allows attackers to bypass security zone restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized actions in the browser's context.

5

Is CVE-2003-1026 still a threat today?

While CVE-2003-1026 primarily affects older versions of Internet Explorer, users still operating these versions may face risks if not mitigated properly.

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