CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0720

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Internet Explorer 5.1 for Macintosh on Mac OS X allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by causing a BinHex or MacBinary file type to be downloaded, which causes the files to be executed if automatic decoding is enabled.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code, potentially leading to full control over the user's system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to disable automatic file decoding and update the browser to the latest version to mitigate the risk.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Internet Explorer 5.1 for Macintosh on Mac OS X allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by causing a BinHex or MacBinary file type to be downloaded, which causes the files to be executed if automatic decoding is enabled.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS