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CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2003-1048: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jul 21 2004(Updated: )

Double free vulnerability in mshtml.dll for certain versions of Internet Explorer 6.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed GIF image.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp3
Internet Explorer=5.01-sp4
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Internet Explorer=6.0
Internet Explorer=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Outlook=2000-sp2
Microsoft Outlook=2000-sp3
Microsoft Outlook=2000-sp4
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 98SE
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1
microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp3
Internet Explorer=5.5
Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
Internet Explorer=6.0
Microsoft Outlook=2000
Microsoft Outlook=2000-sr1
Microsoft Outlook=2002
Microsoft Outlook=2002-sp1
Microsoft Outlook=2002-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0-sp1

Remedy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-025

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-1048?

    CVE-2003-1048 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-1048?

    To fix CVE-2003-1048, upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or apply available security patches.

  • Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2003-1048?

    CVE-2003-1048 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0, particularly various service packs.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2003-1048?

    CVE-2003-1048 can be exploited via a remote attack using a specially crafted GIF image to crash the affected application.

  • Is getting rid of CVE-2003-1048 important for security?

    Yes, addressing CVE-2003-1048 is crucial as it can allow attackers to disrupt service by crashing Internet Explorer.

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