Vulnerability Description
The rendering engine in Internet Explorer determines the MIME type independently of the type that is specified by the server, which allows remote servers to automatically execute script which is placed in a file whose MIME type does not normally support scripting, such as text (.txt), JPEG (.jpg), etc.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200109PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200291PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3116ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200109PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200291PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3116ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0712?
CVE-2001-0712 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The rendering engine in Internet Explorer determines the MIME type independently of the type that is specified by the server, which allows remote servers to automatically execute script which is place...
How severe is CVE-2001-0712?
CVE-2001-0712 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-2001-0712?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.