CVE-2002-0188: High severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published May 29, 2002
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed Content-Disposition and Content-Type header fields that cause the application for the spoofed file type to pass the file back to the operating system for handling rather than raise an error message, aka the second variant of the "Content Disposition" vulnerability.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Event History

May 29, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
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-2002-0188?

CVE-2002-0188 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0188?

To mitigate CVE-2002-0188, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of Microsoft Internet Explorer or apply available patches.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2002-0188?

CVE-2002-0188 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01 and 6.0.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2002-0188?

CVE-2002-0188 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed header fields.

5

Can CVE-2002-0188 impact my system security?

Yes, CVE-2002-0188 can significantly impact system security by allowing attackers to execute unauthorized code.

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