Vulnerability Description
Internet Explorer 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by modifying the Content-Disposition and Content-Type header fields in a way that causes Internet Explorer to believe that the file is safe to open without prompting the user, aka the "File Execution Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.5 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100835204509262&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100861273114437&w=2
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-36.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-027.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/443699US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/3033
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3578
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-05
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7703
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100835204509262&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100861273114437&w=2
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-36.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-027.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/443699US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0727?
CVE-2001-0727 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Internet Explorer 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by modifying the Content-Disposition and Content-Type header fields in a way that causes Internet Explorer to believe that the f...
How severe is CVE-2001-0727?
CVE-2001-0727 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-2001-0727?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.