CVE-2003-1028

CVE-2003-1028 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The download function of Internet Explorer 6 SP1 allows remote attackers to obtain the cache directory name via an HTTP response with an invalid ContentType and a .htm file, which could allow remote attackers to bypass security mechanisms that rely on random names, as demonstrated by threadid10008.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1028?
The download function of Internet Explorer 6 SP1 allows remote attackers to obtain the cache directory name via an HTTP response with an invalid ContentType and a .htm file, which could allow remote attackers to bypass security mechanisms that rely on random names, as demonstrated by threadid10008.
How severe is CVE-2003-1028?
CVE-2003-1028 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1028 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1028?
CVE-2003-1028 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1028?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1028 published?
CVE-2003-1028 was published on 2004-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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