What is the severity of CVE-2002-0052?

CVE-2002-0052 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0052?

To fix CVE-2002-0052, upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer that is not vulnerable to this issue.

What does CVE-2002-0052 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2002-0052 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the user’s system through improper handling of VBScript.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-0052?

CVE-2002-0052 affects Internet Explorer 5.0.1, 5.5, and 6.0, among other earlier versions.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0052?

While upgrading is the best solution, restricting VBScript execution can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2002-0052.

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CVE-2002-0052

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

8/3/2002

25/6/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-0052

First published: Fri Mar 08 2002(Updated: )

Internet Explorer 6.0 and earlier does not properly handle VBScript in certain domain security checks, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=5.01
Internet Explorer	=5.5-sp2
Internet Explorer	=5.0.1-sp2
Internet Explorer	=5.0.1-sp1
Internet Explorer	=5.5
Internet Explorer	=5.5-sp1
Internet Explorer	=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0052?
CVE-2002-0052 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0052?
To fix CVE-2002-0052, upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer that is not vulnerable to this issue.
What does CVE-2002-0052 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2002-0052 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the user’s system through improper handling of VBScript.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-0052?
CVE-2002-0052 affects Internet Explorer 5.0.1, 5.5, and 6.0, among other earlier versions.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0052?
While upgrading is the best solution, restricting VBScript execution can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2002-0052.

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