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CVE-2001-0875

HighPublished

Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause the File Download dialogue box to misrepresent the name of the file in the dialogue in a way...

Published: Mar 9, 2002
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Nov 26, 2001

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

28.1%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause the File Download dialogue box to misrepresent the name of the file in the dialogue in a way that could fool users into thinking that the file type is safe to download.

Sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 - File Download Security Warning BypassExploit
cyber_flash · windows · Nov 19, 2004
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5/6.0 - Spoofable File ExtensionsExploit
StatiC · windows · Nov 26, 2001

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