CVE-2003-1041 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in Internet Explorer versions 5.x and 6.0. An attacker could exploit this by crafting a malicious URL with ".." sequences and a filename ending in "::", tricking IE into treating it as a .chm file and executing arbitrary programs. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity with network-based attacks, low complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA KEV, an ExploitDB entry exists for a related MS03-004 vulnerability, suggesting exploit code was available, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6:windows_server_2003_sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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