7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-0832

First published: Wed Aug 07 2002(Updated: )

Internet Explorer 5, 5.6, and 6 allows remote attackers to bypass cookie privacy settings and store information across browser sessions via the userData (storeuserData) feature.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Internet Explorer=5.0
Internet Explorer=5.5
Internet Explorer=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0832?

    CVE-2002-0832 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability allowing cookie privacy settings to be bypassed.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0832?

    To mitigate CVE-2002-0832, users should upgrade to a later version of Internet Explorer that does not support the userData feature.

  • Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-0832?

    CVE-2002-0832 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0.

  • What does CVE-2002-0832 exploit?

    CVE-2002-0832 exploits the userData feature in Internet Explorer to bypass cookie privacy settings.

  • Can CVE-2002-0832 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-0832 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability without requiring local access.

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