CVE-2003-1484: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 31, 2003
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by creating a DHTML link that uses the AnchorClick "A" object with a blank href attribute.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Event History
Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 25, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-1484?
CVE-2003-1484 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-1484?
To mitigate CVE-2003-1484, users should upgrade to a more recent version of Internet Explorer or apply any available patches.
3
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2003-1484?
CVE-2003-1484 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2003-1484 enable?
CVE-2003-1484 allows remote attackers to crash the browser by creating a malicious DHTML link.
5
Is there a public exploit for CVE-2003-1484?
Yes, there are publicly available descriptions of how CVE-2003-1484 can be exploited to cause denial of service.