CVE-2003-1326: High severity Microsoft ie vulnerability

Published Feb 19, 2003
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-domain security model to run malicious script or arbitrary programs via dialog boxes, aka "Improper Cross Domain Security Validation with dialog box."

Affected Software

9 affected components
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
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

Feb 19, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1326?

CVE-2003-1326 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1326?

To mitigate CVE-2003-1326, users should upgrade to a more secure version of Microsoft Internet Explorer or apply the available patches from Microsoft.

3

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2003-1326?

CVE-2003-1326 allows remote attackers to run malicious scripts or arbitrary programs, effectively bypassing the cross-domain security model.

4

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2003-1326?

CVE-2003-1326 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and 6.0, including specific service packs.

5

Is CVE-2003-1326 still a risk today?

While CVE-2003-1326 primarily affects legacy systems, outdated versions of Internet Explorer may still pose a security risk if used in unsecured environments.

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