CVE-2002-0052: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Published Mar 8, 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.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0
Event History
Mar 8, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 25, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0052?
CVE-2002-0052 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.