CVE-2003-1328: High severity Microsoft ie vulnerability

Published Feb 19, 2003
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Updated

The showHelp() function in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 supports certain types of pluggable protocols that allow remote attackers to bypass the cross-domain security model and execute arbitrary code, aka "Improper Cross Domain Security Validation with ShowHelp functionality."

Affected Software

9 affected components
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp3
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
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-2003-1328?

CVE-2003-1328 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1328?

To remediate CVE-2003-1328, users should upgrade to a more secure version of Microsoft Internet Explorer or apply available patches.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2003-1328?

CVE-2003-1328 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.0.1, 5.5, and 6.0.

4

Can CVE-2003-1328 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-1328 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the showHelp() function in affected versions of Internet Explorer.

5

What implications does CVE-2003-1328 have for enterprise security?

CVE-2003-1328 poses significant risks for enterprise security as it can lead to unauthorized access and execution of malicious code.

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