Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service via an infinite loop for modeless dialogs showModelessDialog, which causes CPU usage while the focus for the dialog is not released.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.5 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101039104608083&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7826.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3789
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101039104608083&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7826.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3789
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0101?
CVE-2002-0101 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service via an infinite loop for modeless dialogs showModelessDialog, which causes CPU usage while the focus for the...
How severe is CVE-2002-0101?
CVE-2002-0101 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0101?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.