What is the severity of CVE-2002-1564?

CVE-2002-1564 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to steal sensitive information from cookies.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1564?

To fix CVE-2002-1564, users should upgrade to a more secure version of Internet Explorer that does not exhibit this vulnerability.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-1564?

CVE-2002-1564 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0.

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2002-1564?

CVE-2002-1564 allows remote attackers to execute scripts within cookies, potentially leading to the theft of sensitive cookie data.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-1564?

Disabling script execution in Internet Explorer may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2002-1564, but upgrading to a patched version is recommended.

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CVE-2002-1564

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

30/5/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-1564

First published: Fri May 30 2003(Updated: )

Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to steal potentially sensitive information from cookies via a cookie that contains script which is executed when a page is loaded, aka the "Script within Cookies Reading Cookies" vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=5.01
Internet Explorer	=5.5
Internet Explorer	=6.0

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Reference Links

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1564?
CVE-2002-1564 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to steal sensitive information from cookies.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1564?
To fix CVE-2002-1564, users should upgrade to a more secure version of Internet Explorer that does not exhibit this vulnerability.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-1564?
CVE-2002-1564 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2002-1564?
CVE-2002-1564 allows remote attackers to execute scripts within cookies, potentially leading to the theft of sensitive cookie data.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-1564?
Disabling script execution in Internet Explorer may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2002-1564, but upgrading to a patched version is recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1564?
CVE-2002-1564 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to steal sensitive information from cookies.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1564?
To fix CVE-2002-1564, users should upgrade to a more secure version of Internet Explorer that does not exhibit this vulnerability.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-1564?
CVE-2002-1564 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2002-1564?
CVE-2002-1564 allows remote attackers to execute scripts within cookies, potentially leading to the theft of sensitive cookie data.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-1564?
Disabling script execution in Internet Explorer may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2002-1564, but upgrading to a patched version is recommended.