Description
Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6 with the Q312461 (MS01-055) patch modifies the HTTP_USER_AGENT (UserAgent) information that indicates that the patch has been installed, which could allow remote malicious web sites to more easily identify and exploit vulnerable clients.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7581.php
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100619268115798&w=2
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3556
Scores
EPSS
0.0701
EPSS Percentile
93.5%
Details
Status
published
Products (2)
microsoft/internet_explorer
5.5
microsoft/internet_explorer
6.0
Published
Nov 20, 2001
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026