CVE-2003-0344

CVE-2003-0344 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 81% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via / (slash) characters in the Type property of an Object tag in a web page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0344?
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via / (slash) characters in the Type property of an Object tag in a web page.
How severe is CVE-2003-0344?
CVE-2003-0344 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0344 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 81% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0344?
CVE-2003-0344 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0344?
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-2003-0344 published?
CVE-2003-0344 was published on 2003-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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