CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0233

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The plugin.ocx for Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Load() method.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations by allowing attackers to remotely take control of the user's system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest version or use alternative solutions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in plugin.ocx for Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Load() method, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0115.

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