First published: Wed Nov 27 2002(Updated: )
Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-domain security model and access information on the local system or in other domains, and possibly execute code, via cached methods and objects, aka "Cross Domain Verification via Cached Methods."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
Internet Explorer | =5.5-sp2 | |
Internet Explorer | =5.5 | |
Internet Explorer | =5.5-sp1 | |
Internet Explorer | =6.0 |
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CVE-2002-1254 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass cross-domain security and allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.
To fix CVE-2002-1254, it is recommended to upgrade to a more recent and secure version of Internet Explorer or apply any available patches.
CVE-2002-1254 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and 6.0, specifically with certain service packs.
CVE-2002-1254 allows remote attackers to access local system information or execute code through cached methods and objects.
Yes, CVE-2002-1254 is a client-side vulnerability as it exploits flaws in the Internet Explorer browser's handling of cross-domain security.