CVE-2003-1041
First published: Thu May 20 2004(Updated: )
Internet Explorer 5.x and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a modified directory traversal attack using a URL containing ".." (dot dot) sequences and a filename that ends in "::" which is treated as a .chm file even if it does not have a .chm extension. NOTE: this bug may overlap CVE-2004-0475.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6-windows_server_2003_sp1 | |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5-sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/348521
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9320
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-196A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/187196
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14105
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A956
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3514
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1943
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1186
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-023
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-1041?
CVE-2003-1041 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1041?
To mitigate CVE-2003-1041, users should update to the latest version of Internet Explorer or apply any relevant patches provided by Microsoft.
What software is affected by CVE-2003-1041?
CVE-2003-1041 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.x and 6.0, including specific service packs.
Can CVE-2003-1041 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-1041 can be exploited remotely by attackers via specially crafted URLs.
What is the type of vulnerability for CVE-2003-1041?
CVE-2003-1041 is classified as a directory traversal vulnerability.
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