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CVE-2001-1410

5.0 · MEDIUM

Internet Explorer 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to create chromeless windows using the Javascript window.createPopup method, which could allow attackers to simulate a victim's display and c…

Published Aug 18, 2003microsoftEPSS 50.55%

Overview

CVE-2001-1410 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on August 18, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Internet Explorer 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to create chromeless windows using the Javascript window.createPopup method, which could allow attackers to simulate a victim's display and conduct unauthorized activities or steal sensitive data via social engineering.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105820229407274&w=2Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105829174431769&w=2Refwww.doxdesk.com/personal/posts/bugtraq/20030713-ie/Refwww.guninski.com/popspoof.htmlRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/490708Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/221883Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3469Refwww.systemintegra.com/ie-fullscreen/Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7313Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105820229407274&w=2

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1410?

CVE-2001-1410 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on August 18, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2001-1410?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-1410?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-1410?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-1410 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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