CVE-2003-1328

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."

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 43.56% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory iss.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A57	vdb entry signature
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-038.shtml	third party advisory government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6780	vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/400577	third party advisory us government resource
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-02/0083.html	mailing list
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11259.php	vdb entry vendor advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-004	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1328?: CVE-2003-1328 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-1328?: To fix CVE-2003-1328, 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-2003-1328 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2003-1328 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~44% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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