First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows XP Professional upgrade edition overwrites previously installed patches for Internet Explorer 6.0, leaving Internet Explorer unpatched.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Internet Explorer | =6.0 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =gold |
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CVE-2002-1670 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to it leaving Internet Explorer 6.0 unpatched, exposing users to potential attacks.
CVE-2002-1670 results in Internet Explorer 6.0 losing previously installed security patches upon upgrade, making it vulnerable.
To fix CVE-2002-1670, reinstall the latest patches for Internet Explorer 6.0 after upgrading to Windows XP Professional.
CVE-2002-1670 affects Windows XP Professional upgrade edition and Internet Explorer version 6.0.
The potential impact of CVE-2002-1670 includes exposure to exploits targeting unpatched vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer 6.0.