CVE-2003-0809

Public Exploit

Description

Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6.0 does not properly handle object tags returned from a Web server during XML data binding, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTML e-mail message or web page.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 45.45% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A123	vdb entry signature
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8565	exploit vdb entry patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13300	vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-040	vendor advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/7887	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0809?: CVE-2003-0809 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0809?: To fix CVE-2003-0809, 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-2003-0809 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2003-0809 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~45% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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