CVE-2003-1041
Internet Explorer 5.x and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a...
CVE-2003-1041 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Microsoft Ie, published May 20, 2004. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 52.6%, the 98th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 52.6%EPSS, 98th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Internet Explorer 5.x and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a modified directory traversal attack using a URL containing ".." (dot dot) sequences and a filename that ends in "::" which is treated as a .chm file even if it does not have a .chm extension. NOTE: this bug may overlap CVE-2004-0475.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Windows XP/2000 - showHelp '.CHM' File Execution (MS03-004) | 2003-12-30 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Internet Explorer 5.x and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a modified directory traversal attack using a URL containing ".." (dot dot) sequences and a filename that ends in "::" which is treated as a .chm file even if it does not have a .chm extension. NOTE: this bug may overlap CVE-2004-0475.
- Record
CVE-2003-1041- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Internet Explorer 5.x and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a modified directory traversal attack using a URL containing ".." (dot dot) sequences and a filename that ends in "::" which is treated as a .chm file even if it does not have a .chm extension. NOTE: this bug may overlap CVE-2004-0475.
- Record
CVE-2003-1041- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2003-1031No score
Internet Explorer 5.x and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a modified directory traversal attack using a URL containing ".." (dot dot) sequences and a filename that ends in "::" which is treated as a .chm file even if it does not have a .chm extension. NOTE: this bug may overlap CVE-2004-0475.
- Record
EUVD-2003-1031- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-q48v-h8j7-56w2No score
Internet Explorer 5.x and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a...
Internet Explorer 5.x and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a modified directory traversal attack using a URL containing ".." (dot dot) sequences and a filename that ends in "::" which is treated as a .chm file even if it does not have a .chm extension. NOTE: this bug may overlap CVE-2004-0475.
- Record
GHSA-q48v-h8j7-56w2- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-196A.html
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1186
securityfocus.com/bid/9320
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-023
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/187196
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14105
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2003-1041
github.com/advisories/GHSA-q48v-h8j7-56w2