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CVE-2003-1328

7.5 · HIGH

The showHelp() function in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 supports certain types of pluggable protocols that allow remote attackers to bypass the cross-domain security model and exe…

Published Feb 19, 2003microsoftEPSS 38.93%

Overview

CVE-2003-1328 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft ie. It was published on February 19, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The showHelp() function in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 supports certain types of pluggable protocols that allow remote attackers to bypass the cross-domain security model and execute arbitrary code, aka "Improper Cross Domain Security Validation with ShowHelp functionality."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update ie 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

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-02/0083.htmlRefwww.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-038.shtmlRefwww.iss.net/security_center/static/11259.phpRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/400577Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/6780Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-004Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A57Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-02/0083.htmlRefwww.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-038.shtmlRefwww.iss.net/security_center/static/11259.php

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1328?

CVE-2003-1328 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft ie. It was published on February 19, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2003-1328?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-1328?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update ie 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-2003-1328?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2003-1328 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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