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