CVE-2002-0832: High severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Aug 7, 2002
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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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Event History

Aug 7, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

What does CVE-2002-0832 exploit?

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

5

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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