CVE-2003-1484

CVE-2003-1484 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by creating a DHTML link that uses the AnchorClick "A" object with a blank href attribute.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1484?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by creating a DHTML link that uses the AnchorClick "A" object with a blank href attribute.
How severe is CVE-2003-1484?
CVE-2003-1484 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1484 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1484?
CVE-2003-1484 affects Microsoft Ie. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1484?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1484 published?
CVE-2003-1484 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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