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 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsoft Ie
- Published:
- Last modified:
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% (95th 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
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3292
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/320544
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7502
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11946
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:6.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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