Vulnerability Description
The download function of Internet Explorer 6 SP1 allows remote attackers to obtain the cache directory name via an HTTP response with an invalid ContentType and a .htm file, which could allow remote attackers to bypass security mechanisms that rely on random names, as demonstrated by threadid10008.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106979428718705&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106979624321665&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107038202225587&w=2
- http://www.osvdb.org/7890
- http://www.safecenter.net/UMBRELLAWEBV4/threadid10008
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13847
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106979428718705&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106979624321665&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107038202225587&w=2
- http://www.osvdb.org/7890
- http://www.safecenter.net/UMBRELLAWEBV4/threadid10008
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13847
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-1028?
CVE-2003-1028 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The download function of Internet Explorer 6 SP1 allows remote attackers to obtain the cache directory name via an HTTP response with an invalid ContentType and a .htm file, which could allow remote a...
How severe is CVE-2003-1028?
CVE-2003-1028 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-2003-1028?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.