CVE-2001-1410

Public Exploit

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.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 49.55% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105820229407274&w=2	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7313	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3469	exploit vdb entry vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105829174431769&w=2	mailing list
http://www.systemintegra.com/ie-fullscreen/
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/490708	third party advisory us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/221883	mailing list exploit vendor advisory
http://www.guninski.com/popspoof.html
http://www.doxdesk.com/personal/posts/bugtraq/20030713-ie/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1410?: CVE-2001-1410 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-1410?: To fix CVE-2001-1410, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-1410 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-1410 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~50% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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