CVE-2001-0720

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 77.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 6, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-013.shtml
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3471
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-053
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7336
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-013.shtml
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3471
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-053
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7336

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0720?

CVE-2001-0720 is a none vulnerability published on December 6, 2001. 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.

When was CVE-2001-0720 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0720 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 6, 2001, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2001-0720 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0720 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 77.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0720?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0720, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2001-0720

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