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CVE-2002-0976

6.4 · MEDIUM

Internet Explorer 4.0 and later allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a web page that accesses a legacy XML Datasource applet (com.ms.xml.dso.XMLDSO.class) and modifies the base URL t…

Published Sep 24, 2002microsoftEPSS 14.30%

Overview

CVE-2002-0976 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on September 24, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Internet Explorer 4.0 and later allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a web page that accesses a legacy XML Datasource applet (com.ms.xml.dso.XMLDSO.class) and modifies the base URL to point to the local system, which is trusted by the applet.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102960731805373&w=2Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/9885.phpRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/5490Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102960731805373&w=2Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/9885.phpRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/5490

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0976?

CVE-2002-0976 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on September 24, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2002-0976?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-0976?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_explorer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2002-0976?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-0976 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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