Description
Internet Explorer 5.01 SP3 through 6.0 SP1 does not properly determine object types that are returned by web servers, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an object tag with a data parameter to a malicious file hosted on a server that returns an unsafe Content-Type, aka the "Object Type" vulnerability.
Product(s):
- Microsoft IE 6.0 SP1
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 -
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 Service Pack 4
- 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
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 -
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 1
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2003-0532, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2003-0532 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.