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CVE-2001-0904

MEDIUM CVSS: 5.0 Published: 2001-11-20 Modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Affected Platforms

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References