What is the severity of CVE-2002-0648?

CVE-2002-0648 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0648?

To mitigate CVE-2002-0648, users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer that does not have this vulnerability.

What impact can CVE-2002-0648 have on my system?

CVE-2002-0648 could allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the affected system, leading to disclosure of sensitive information.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-0648?

CVE-2002-0648 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0.

Is CVE-2002-0648 still a concern today?

Although CVE-2002-0648 is relatively old, users running unsupported versions of Internet Explorer should be aware of its potential risks.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2002-0648

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

24/9/2002

2/4/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-0648

First published: Tue Sep 24 2002(Updated: )

The legacy <script> data-island capability for XML in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary XML files, and portions of other files, via a URL whose "src" attribute redirects to a local file.

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-2002-0648?
CVE-2002-0648 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0648?
To mitigate CVE-2002-0648, users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer that does not have this vulnerability.
What impact can CVE-2002-0648 have on my system?
CVE-2002-0648 could allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the affected system, leading to disclosure of sensitive information.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-0648?
CVE-2002-0648 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0.
Is CVE-2002-0648 still a concern today?
Although CVE-2002-0648 is relatively old, users running unsupported versions of Internet Explorer should be aware of its potential risks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0648?
CVE-2002-0648 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0648?
To mitigate CVE-2002-0648, users should upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer that does not have this vulnerability.
What impact can CVE-2002-0648 have on my system?
CVE-2002-0648 could allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the affected system, leading to disclosure of sensitive information.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-0648?
CVE-2002-0648 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0.
Is CVE-2002-0648 still a concern today?
Although CVE-2002-0648 is relatively old, users running unsupported versions of Internet Explorer should be aware of its potential risks.