What is the severity of CVE-2002-1671?

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

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.

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.

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.

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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CVE-2002-1671

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2002

21/6/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-1671

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=5.01
Internet Explorer	=5.0
Internet Explorer	=5.5
Internet Explorer	=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1671?
CVE-2002-1671 is considered to be a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential information disclosure.
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.
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.
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions

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