CVE-2002-0148: High severity Microsoft Internet Information Services vulnerability

Published Apr 22, 2002
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Updated

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0, 5.0 and 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via an HTTP error page.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Internet Information Services=5.0
Microsoft Internet Information Server=4.0

Event History

Apr 22, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0148?

CVE-2002-0148 is a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0148?

To fix CVE-2002-0148, it is recommended to upgrade to a secure version of Microsoft Internet Information Services or apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2002-0148?

CVE-2002-0148 affects Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 4.0, 5.0, and 5.1.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2002-0148?

CVE-2002-0148 allows for cross-site scripting attacks that can compromise user sessions or manipulate web page content.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0148?

A possible workaround for CVE-2002-0148 is to disable the error page functionality or restrict the use of scripts on HTTP error pages.

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