CVE-2002-1705: Medium severity microsoft internet explorer vulnerability
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) with the p{cssText} element declared and a bold font weight.
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What is the severity of CVE-2002-1705?
CVE-2002-1705 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause Microsoft Internet Explorer to crash.
How does CVE-2002-1705 exploit work?
CVE-2002-1705 exploits a vulnerability in Internet Explorer by using a specially crafted Cascading Style Sheet that includes the p{cssText} element with a bold font weight.
What versions are affected by CVE-2002-1705?
CVE-2002-1705 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and 6.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2002-1705?
The impact of CVE-2002-1705 is a denial of service, causing a crash of the Internet Explorer application when the malicious CSS is processed.
How can I mitigate the effects of CVE-2002-1705?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1705, users should avoid using Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and 6.0 or switch to a more secure and updated web browser.