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CVE-2001-1489

MediumPublished

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and memory leak) via a web page with a large number of...

Published: Jun 21, 2005
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 11, 2001

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

17.7%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.1%
Model date: Oct 13, 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

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and memory leak) via a web page with a large number of images.

Sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 / Mozilla 0.9.6 / Opera 5.1 - Image Count Denial of ServiceExploit
Pavel Titov · multiple · Dec 11, 2001

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