CVE-2001-0003

Published Feb 12, 2001 microsoft

Overview

CVE-2001-0003 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft office. It was published on February 12, 2001.

Technical Description

Web Extender Client (WEC) in Microsoft Office 2000, Windows 2000, and Windows Me does not properly process Internet Explorer security settings for NTLM authentication, which allows attackers to obtain NTLM credentials and possibly obtain the password, aka the "Web Client NTLM Authentication" vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update office to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/2199 Ref docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-001 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5920 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/2199 Ref docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-001 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5920

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0003?

CVE-2001-0003 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft office. It was published on February 12, 2001.

How severe is CVE-2001-0003?

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