CVE-2003-0519: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0519: Certain versions of Internet Explorer 5 and 6, in certain Windows environments, allow remote attackers to c...

Certain versions of Internet Explorer 5 and 6, in certain Windows environments, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (freeze) via a URL to C:\aux (MS-DOS device name) and possibly other devices.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2003-0519 is an old Internet Explorer 5 and 6 issue where a crafted URL can freeze the browser in certain Windows environments. The known impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Business concern is mainly legacy systems that still depend on these browsers. Exposure is likely limited to organizations with unsupported legacy Windows systems using Internet Explorer 5 or 6. Modern browsers and current Windows environments are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy-risk cleanup item unless affected browsers are still operational. If IE 5 or 6 remains in production, prioritize retirement or isolation because unsupported software creates broader exposure than this single denial-of-service issue. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy Windows endpoints and browser versions.; Remove or retire Internet Explorer 5 and 6 where still present.; Check Microsoft or vendor historical guidance for confirmed fixes..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 09:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 10, 2003, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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