What is the severity of CVE-2002-0189?

CVE-2002-0189 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0189?

To fix CVE-2002-0189, update Internet Explorer to the latest version available from Microsoft.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-0189?

CVE-2002-0189 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 including their service packs.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0189?

A potential workaround for CVE-2002-0189 is to restrict access to local HTML resources and avoid visiting untrusted sites.

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CVE-2002-0189

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

17/5/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-0189

First published: Fri May 17 2002(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute scripts in the Local Computer zone via a URL that exploits a local HTML resource file, aka the "Cross-Site Scripting in Local HTML Resource" vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=5.5-sp2
Internet Explorer	=5.0
Internet Explorer	=5.5
Internet Explorer	=5.5-sp1
Internet Explorer	=6.0

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What is the severity of CVE-2002-0189?
CVE-2002-0189 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0189?
To fix CVE-2002-0189, update Internet Explorer to the latest version available from Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-0189?
CVE-2002-0189 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 including their service packs.
What type of attack does CVE-2002-0189 enable?
CVE-2002-0189 enables attackers to execute scripts in the Local Computer zone via malicious URLs.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0189?
A potential workaround for CVE-2002-0189 is to restrict access to local HTML resources and avoid visiting untrusted sites.

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