What is the severity of CVE-2002-0647?

CVE-2002-0647 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0647?

To fix CVE-2002-0647, users should update Internet Explorer to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2002-0647?

CVE-2002-0647 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0647?

CVE-2002-0647 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Can CVE-2002-0647 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-0647 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially formatted text.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2002-0647

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

24/9/2002

2/4/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-0647: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Sep 24 2002(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in a legacy ActiveX control used to display specially formatted text in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, aka "Buffer Overrun in Legacy Text Formatting ActiveX Control".

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-2002-0647?
CVE-2002-0647 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0647?
To fix CVE-2002-0647, users should update Internet Explorer to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2002-0647?
CVE-2002-0647 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0647?
CVE-2002-0647 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2002-0647 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-0647 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially formatted text.

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