CVE-2001-0643 Internet Explorer 5.5 does not display the Class ID (CLSID) when it is at the end of the file name, which could allow attackers to trick the user into executing dangerous programs by making it appear....
MediumCVSS 5.0
EPSS 11.4%
Public exploit
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Public exploit available
Description
Internet Explorer 5.5 does not display the Class ID (CLSID) when it is at the end of the file name, which could allow attackers to trick the user into executing dangerous programs by making it appear that the document is of a safe file type.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft internet explorer | = 5.5 | No fix listed |
References
- vil.nai.com exploit patch vendor-advisory
- www.guninski.com
- 7858 vdb-entry
- www.sarc.com
- 20010416 Double clicking on innocent looking files may be dangerous exploit mailing-list patch vendor-advisory
- 2612 vdb-entry
- ie-clsid-execute-files(6426) vdb-entry