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CVE-2002-1187

6.8 · MEDIUM

Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to read and execute files on the local system via web pages using the <frame> or <iframe> elem…

Published Dec 11, 2002microsoftEPSS 15.03%

Overview

CVE-2002-1187 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on December 11, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to read and execute files on the local system via web pages using the <frame> or <iframe> element and javascript, aka "Frames Cross Site Scripting," as demonstrated using the PrivacyPolicy.dlg resource.

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=103158601431054&w=2Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/10066.phpRefwww.osvdb.org/2998Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/5672Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-066Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A203Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A225Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103158601431054&w=2Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/10066.phpRefwww.osvdb.org/2998

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1187?

CVE-2002-1187 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_explorer. It was published on December 11, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2002-1187?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, 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-2002-1187?

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-2002-1187?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-1187 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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