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published date: November 26, 2001

CVE-2001-0875 : File Download Vulnerability

Description

Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause the File Download dialogue box to misrepresent the name of the file in the dialogue in a way that could fool users into thinking that the file type is safe to download.

Product(s):

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 -
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 Preview
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

Question to Ask Vendors:

  1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-0875, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
  2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-0875 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

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