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CVE-2003-1025

Published Jan 20, 2004 microsoft CWE-20

Overview

CVE-2003-1025 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on January 20, 2004.

Technical Description

Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 SP1 allows remote attackers to spoof the domain of a URL via a "%01" character before an @ sign in the user@domain portion of the URL, which hides the rest of the URL, including the real site, in the address bar, aka the "Improper URL Canonicalization Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer 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.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/652278 Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/346948 Ref www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-033A.html Ref www.zapthedingbat.com/security/ex01/vun1.htm Ref docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-004 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13935 Ref oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A490 Ref oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A491 Ref oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A510 Ref oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A511

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1025?

CVE-2003-1025 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on January 20, 2004.

How severe is CVE-2003-1025?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-1025?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer 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.

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