CVE-2002-0815: High severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Aug 1, 2002
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Updated

The Javascript "Same Origin Policy" (SOP), as implemented in (1) Netscape, (2) Mozilla, and (3) Internet Explorer, allows a remote web server to access HTTP and SOAP/XML content from restricted sites by mapping the malicious server's parent DNS domain name to the restricted site, loading a page from the restricted site into one frame, and passing the information to the attacker-controlled frame, which is allowed because the document.domain of the two frames matches on the parent domain.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0.2900
Mozilla Mozilla
Netscape navigator

Event History

Aug 1, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0815?

CVE-2002-0815 has a severity rating that indicates a medium risk of exposure to sensitive data due to bypass of the Same Origin Policy.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0815?

To mitigate CVE-2002-0815, it's essential to update affected browsers to their latest versions that address this vulnerability.

3

Which browsers are affected by CVE-2002-0815?

CVE-2002-0815 affects Netscape Navigator, Mozilla, and Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2002-0815?

The impact of CVE-2002-0815 allows remote web servers to access restricted HTTP and SOAP/XML content, potentially leading to data leaks.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2002-0815?

Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2002-0815 that demonstrate how an attacker can leverage this vulnerability for unauthorized data access.

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