What is the severity of CVE-2002-1824?

CVE-2002-1824 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for a man-in-the-middle attack.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1824?

To fix CVE-2002-1824, update to the latest version of Internet Explorer or enable stronger certificate validation settings.

What impact does CVE-2002-1824 have on users?

CVE-2002-1824 may compromise user security by allowing attackers to intercept and manipulate communication during SSL/TLS handshakes.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-1824?

CVE-2002-1824 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and its Service Pack 1 version.

Is it possible to exploit CVE-2002-1824 remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-1824 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks without user consent.

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CVE-2002-1824

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2002

28/6/2005

17/9/2024

CVE-2002-1824

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, when handling an expired CA-CERT in a webserver's certificate chain during a SSL/TLS handshake, does not prompt the user before searching for and finding a newer certificate, which may allow attackers to perform a man-in-the-middle attack. NOTE: it is not clear whether this poses a vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1824?
CVE-2002-1824 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for a man-in-the-middle attack.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1824?
To fix CVE-2002-1824, update to the latest version of Internet Explorer or enable stronger certificate validation settings.
What impact does CVE-2002-1824 have on users?
CVE-2002-1824 may compromise user security by allowing attackers to intercept and manipulate communication during SSL/TLS handshakes.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-1824?
CVE-2002-1824 specifically affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and its Service Pack 1 version.
Is it possible to exploit CVE-2002-1824 remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1824 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks without user consent.

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