CVE-2001-0875

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause the File Download dialogue box to misrepresent the name of the file in the dialogue in a way that could fool users into thinking that the file type is safe to download.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 96.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 26, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/245594
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3597
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-058
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7636
cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1014
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/245594
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3597
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-058
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7636
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1014

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-641✓ verified
First seen Nov 19, 2004
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 - File Download Security Warning Bypass
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-21164✓ verified
First seen Nov 26, 2001
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5/6.0 - Spoofable File Extensions
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0875?

CVE-2001-0875 is a none vulnerability published on November 26, 2001. Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause the File Download dialogue box to misrepresent the name of the file in the dialogue in a way that could fool users into thinking that the file type is safe to download.

When was CVE-2001-0875 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0875 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 26, 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-2001-0875 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0875 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 96.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0875?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0875, 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-2001-0875

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