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CVE-2001-1218: Microsoft Internet Explorer for Unix 5.0SP1 allows local users to possibly cause a denial of service (crash...

Microsoft Internet Explorer for Unix 5.0SP1 allows local users to possibly cause a denial of service (crash) in CDE or the X server on Solaris 2.6 by rapidly scrolling Chinese characters or maximizing the window.

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This is a legacy local denial-of-service issue. A local user on Solaris 2.6 running Microsoft Internet Explorer for Unix 5.0 SP1 could crash CDE or the X server, disrupting the desktop session rather than directly compromising data. Exposure is likely limited to rare legacy Solaris 2.6 desktop environments with Internet Explorer for Unix 5.0 SP1 installed, especially Chinese edition deployments. Low priority unless the organization still depends on Solaris 2.6 graphical workstations. Treat it as legacy resilience and migration work, not an emergency response item. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or legacy support guidance for any available fix.; Retire or isolate Solaris 2.6 desktop systems where feasible.; Remove Internet Explorer for Unix if it is not operationally required..

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