Vulnerability Description
Internet Explorer 5.x and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a modified directory traversal attack using a URL containing ".." (dot dot) sequences and a filename that ends in "::" which is treated as a .chm file even if it does not have a .chm extension. NOTE: this bug may overlap CVE-2004-0475.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 6 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/187196US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/348521ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9320ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-196A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-02
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14105
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/187196US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/348521ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9320ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-196A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-02
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-1041?
CVE-2003-1041 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Internet Explorer 5.x and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a modified directory traversal attack using a URL containing ".." (dot dot) sequences and a filename that ends i...
How severe is CVE-2003-1041?
CVE-2003-1041 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-2003-1041?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.