CVE-2001-0720

N/A Unknown
Published: December 06, 2001 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-013.shtml
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3471
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-053
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7336
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-013.shtml
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3471
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-053
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7336
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.0%
77th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

apple