Vulnerability Description
Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the physical location of cached content and open the content in the Local Computer Zone, then use compiled HTML help (.chm) files to execute arbitrary programs.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | <= 5.5 |
| Microsoft | Windows Script Host | 5.1 |
References
- http://www.guninski.com/chmtempmain.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/7823
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2456
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-01
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5567
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.guninski.com/chmtempmain.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/7823
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2456
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-01
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5567
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0002?
CVE-2001-0002 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the physical location of cached content and open the content in the Local Computer Zone, then use compiled HTML help (.chm) files to...
How severe is CVE-2001-0002?
CVE-2001-0002 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0002?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Script Host.