CVE-2002-0101
First published: Fri Mar 15 2002(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service via an infinite loop for modeless dialogs showModelessDialog, which causes CPU usage while the focus for the dialog is not released.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | =5.5-sp2 | |
| 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-2002-0101?
CVE-2002-0101 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting certain versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0101?
To fix CVE-2002-0101, users should upgrade to a newer version of Microsoft Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-0101?
Local users running Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.5 or 6.0 are affected by CVE-2002-0101.
Can CVE-2002-0101 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2002-0101 requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability.
What is the exploit method for CVE-2002-0101?
CVE-2002-0101 can be exploited by creating an infinite loop in modeless dialogs using the showModelessDialog function.
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