CVE-2002-0153: High severity Microsoft ie vulnerability
Published Apr 22, 2002
·Updated
Internet Explorer 5.1 for Macintosh allows remote attackers to bypass security checks and invoke local AppleScripts within a specific HTML element, aka the "Local Applescript Invocation" vulnerability.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Microsoft ie=5.1
Microsoft ie=3.0
Microsoft ie=4.0-a_mac_os
Microsoft ie=4.5
Microsoft ie=3.1
Microsoft ie=5.0
Microsoft ie=4.0
Microsoft ie=4.0.1
Event History
Apr 22, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 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-2002-0153?
CVE-2002-0153 is considered to have a medium severity level due to its ability to invoke local AppleScripts.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0153?
To fix CVE-2002-0153, users should upgrade to a more secure version of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
3
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-0153?
CVE-2002-0153 affects Internet Explorer versions 3.0 through 5.1 on Mac OS.
4
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2002-0153?
CVE-2002-0153 can be exploited by remote attackers to bypass security checks and execute local scripts.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0153?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2002-0153; upgrading is the recommended action.