Vulnerability Description
Stack consumption vulnerability in Internet Explorer The JavaScript settimeout function in Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via the JavaScript settimeout function. NOTE: the vendor could not reproduce the problem.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6.0.2900 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-12/0008.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-12/0034.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7661.php
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-12/0008.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-12/0034.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7661.php
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1539?
CVE-2001-1539 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Stack consumption vulnerability in Internet Explorer The JavaScript settimeout function in Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via the JavaScript settimeout ...
How severe is CVE-2001-1539?
CVE-2001-1539 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1539?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.