CVE-2001-0002
CVE-2001-0002 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the physical location of cached content and open the content in the Local Computer Zone, then use compiled HTML help (.chm) files to execute arbitrary programs.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0002?
- Internet Explorer 5.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the physical location of cached content and open the content in the Local Computer Zone, then use compiled HTML help (.chm) files to execute arbitrary programs.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0002?
- CVE-2001-0002 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0002 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-0002?
- CVE-2001-0002 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0002?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2001-0002 published?
- CVE-2001-0002 was published on 2001-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.guninski.com/chmtempmain.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/7823
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2456
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-015
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5567
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A920
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_script_host:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_script_host:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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