What is the severity of CVE-2002-0191?

CVE-2002-0191 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local information disclosure.

Who is affected by CVE-2002-0191?

Users of Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 are affected by CVE-2002-0191.

How can I mitigate CVE-2002-0191?

To mitigate CVE-2002-0191, it is recommended to upgrade to a more recent version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.

What type of attack does CVE-2002-0191 enable?

CVE-2002-0191 enables remote attackers to view arbitrary files on the user's system through a specific script exploit.

When was CVE-2002-0191 discovered?

CVE-2002-0191 was first publicly disclosed in early 2002.

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CVE-2002-0191

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

29/5/2002

2/4/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-0191

First published: Wed May 29 2002(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files that contain the "{" character via script containing the cssText property of the stylesheet object, aka "Local Information Disclosure through HTML Object" vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=5.01
Internet Explorer	=5.5-sp2
Internet Explorer	=5.5
Internet Explorer	=5.01-sp1
Internet Explorer	=5.01-sp2
Internet Explorer	=5.5-sp1
Internet Explorer	=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0191?
CVE-2002-0191 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local information disclosure.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-0191?
Users of Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 are affected by CVE-2002-0191.
How can I mitigate CVE-2002-0191?
To mitigate CVE-2002-0191, it is recommended to upgrade to a more recent version of Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What type of attack does CVE-2002-0191 enable?
CVE-2002-0191 enables remote attackers to view arbitrary files on the user's system through a specific script exploit.
When was CVE-2002-0191 discovered?
CVE-2002-0191 was first publicly disclosed in early 2002.

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