CVE-2002-0691: High severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Sep 24, 2002
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 5.5 allows remote attackers to execute scripts in the Local Computer zone via a URL that references a local HTML resource file, a variant of "Cross-Site Scripting in Local HTML Resource" as identified by CAN-2002-0189.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01-sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1

Event History

Sep 24, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0691?

CVE-2002-0691 has a severity rating that indicates a significant risk of remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0691?

To fix CVE-2002-0691, users should upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Internet Explorer or apply the relevant security patches from Microsoft.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-0691?

CVE-2002-0691 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01 and 5.5, including various service packs.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0691?

CVE-2002-0691 is a variant of a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that allows script execution in the Local Computer zone.

5

Can CVE-2002-0691 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-0691 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted URLs that reference local HTML resources.

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