CVE-2002-1671: Medium severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.01, and 5.5 allows remote attackers to monitor the contents of the clipboard via the getData method of the clipboardData object.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.01
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 21, 2005
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-2002-1671?

CVE-2002-1671 is considered to be a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1671?

To fix CVE-2002-1671, upgrade to a version of Internet Explorer that is not affected, such as Internet Explorer 6.0 or later.

3

What does CVE-2002-1671 allow attackers to do?

CVE-2002-1671 allows remote attackers to monitor and retrieve the contents of a user's clipboard.

4

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-1671?

CVE-2002-1671 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.0, 5.01, and 5.5.

5

Is CVE-2002-1671 still a concern today?

While CVE-2002-1671 is an older vulnerability, systems running outdated Internet Explorer versions can still be at risk.

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