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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2003-1328

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

19/2/2003

1/9/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-1328

First published: Wed Feb 19 2003(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."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Internet Explorer	=6.0-sp1
Internet Explorer	=5.5-sp2
Internet Explorer	=5.0.1
Internet Explorer	=5.0.1-sp2
Internet Explorer	=5.0.1-sp3
Internet Explorer	=5.0.1-sp1
Internet Explorer	=5.5
Internet Explorer	=5.5-sp1
Internet Explorer	=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.