MEDIUM · 6.4

CVE-2001-0722

Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to read and modify user cookies via Javascript in an about: URL, aka the "First Cookie Handling Vulnerability."

Vulnerability Description

Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to read and modify user cookies via Javascript in an about: URL, aka the "First Cookie Handling Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

6.4

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.5

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2001-0722?

CVE-2001-0722 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to read and modify user cookies via Javascript in an about: URL, aka the "First Cookie Handling Vulnerability."

How severe is CVE-2001-0722?

CVE-2001-0722 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0722?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.