CVE-2004-1331: Low severity Microsoft ie vulnerability

Published Nov 16, 2004
·
Updated

The execCommand method in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 allows remote attackers to bypass the "File Download - Security Warning" dialog and save arbitrary files with arbitrary extensions via the SaveAs command.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1
Microsoft ie=6.0-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Event History

Nov 16, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 6, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1331?

CVE-2004-1331 is considered a critical vulnerability that poses significant risk to users of Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 and SP2.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1331?

To mitigate CVE-2004-1331, upgrading to a newer version of Internet Explorer or applying the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft is recommended.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2004-1331?

CVE-2004-1331 affects users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, specifically those using Service Packs 1 and 2.

4

What actions can attackers perform using CVE-2004-1331?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2004-1331 can bypass security warnings and save arbitrary files on the victim's system.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-1331?

Disabling the execution of scripts in Internet Explorer can serve as a temporary workaround to reduce the risk from CVE-2004-1331.

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