CVE-2002-0832: High severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
Published Aug 7, 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.
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.