What is the severity of CVE-2002-1984?

CVE-2002-1984 has been classified with a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service condition.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1984?

To mitigate CVE-2002-1984, upgrading to a later version of Microsoft Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability is recommended.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2002-1984?

CVE-2002-1984 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.0.1 through 6.0 on Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

What type of attack does CVE-2002-1984 allow?

CVE-2002-1984 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by crafting a specific CLASSID value.

Is CVE-2002-1984 still a risk for modern systems?

CVE-2002-1984 is largely considered obsolete for modern systems, but users of outdated software may still be vulnerable.

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CVE-2002-1984

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NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2002

28/6/2005

17/9/2024

CVE-2002-1984

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 through 6.0 on Windows 2000 or Windows XP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an OBJECT tag that contains a crafted CLASSID (CLSID) value of "CLSID:00022613-0000-0000-C000-000000000046".

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=5.5-sp2
Internet Explorer	=5.0.1
Internet Explorer	=5.0.1-sp2
Internet Explorer	=5.0.1-sp1
Internet Explorer	=5.5
Internet Explorer	=5.5-sp1
Internet Explorer	=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1984?
CVE-2002-1984 has been classified with a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service condition.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1984?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1984, upgrading to a later version of Microsoft Internet Explorer that is not affected by this vulnerability is recommended.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2002-1984?
CVE-2002-1984 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.0.1 through 6.0 on Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
What type of attack does CVE-2002-1984 allow?
CVE-2002-1984 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by crafting a specific CLASSID value.
Is CVE-2002-1984 still a risk for modern systems?
CVE-2002-1984 is largely considered obsolete for modern systems, but users of outdated software may still be vulnerable.

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