PT-2001-1563 · Microsoft · Internet Explorer

Published 2001-06-27 · Updated 2021-07-23 · CVE-2001-0338

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

5.1

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and earlier

Description The issue concerns the improper validation of digital certificates when Certificate Revocation List (CRL) checking is enabled. This could allow remote attackers to spoof trusted web sites.

Recommendations For Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and earlier, update to a version that properly validates digital certificates to prevent spoofing of trusted web sites.

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2001-0338

Affected Products

Internet Explorer

References · 5

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-027 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-0338 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/2735 · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6555 · Note
• http://ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-087.shtml · Note