CVE-2003-1041

CVE-2003-1041 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 53% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Internet Explorer 5.x and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a modified directory traversal attack using a URL containing ".." (dot dot) sequences and a filename that ends in "::" which is treated as a .chm file even if it does not have a .chm extension. NOTE: this bug may overlap CVE-2004-0475.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1041?
Internet Explorer 5.x and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a modified directory traversal attack using a URL containing ".." (dot dot) sequences and a filename that ends in "::" which is treated as a .chm file even if it does not have a .chm extension. NOTE: this bug may overlap CVE-2004-0475.
How severe is CVE-2003-1041?
CVE-2003-1041 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1041 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1041?
CVE-2003-1041 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1041?
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-2003-1041 published?
CVE-2003-1041 was published on 2004-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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