CVE-2003-1328

High

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."

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.5

Exploit probability99. percentile38.9%

Product

Microsoft Internet Explorer

PublishedFeb 19, 2003

First seenFeb 19, 2003

How to fix

Vendor advisories

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-004

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft internet_explorer	5.0.1, 5.5, 6.0	—
microsoft ie	6.0	—

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