What is the severity of CVE-2002-1688?

CVE-2002-1688 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote script execution and the theft of sensitive authentication information.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1688?

To mitigate CVE-2002-1688, users should upgrade to a more secure version of Internet Explorer or apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-1688?

CVE-2002-1688 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and 6.0, including Service Pack 1 and 2.

What type of attack is CVE-2002-1688 associated with?

CVE-2002-1688 is associated with cross-site scripting attacks, where attackers can execute malicious scripts through specially crafted URLs.

Can CVE-2002-1688 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-1688 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to manipulate users' browsers and steal cookies or session tokens.

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CVE-2002-1688

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2002

21/6/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-1688

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

The browser history feature in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users and steal authentication information via cookies by injecting JavaScript into the URL, which is executed when the user hits the Back button.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=5.5-sp2
Internet Explorer	=5.5
Internet Explorer	=5.5-sp1
Internet Explorer	=6.0

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What is the severity of CVE-2002-1688?
CVE-2002-1688 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote script execution and the theft of sensitive authentication information.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1688?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1688, users should upgrade to a more secure version of Internet Explorer or apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-1688?
CVE-2002-1688 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and 6.0, including Service Pack 1 and 2.
What type of attack is CVE-2002-1688 associated with?
CVE-2002-1688 is associated with cross-site scripting attacks, where attackers can execute malicious scripts through specially crafted URLs.
Can CVE-2002-1688 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1688 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to manipulate users' browsers and steal cookies or session tokens.

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