Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed Content-Disposition and Content-Type header fields that cause the application for the spoofed file type to pass the file back to the operating system for handling rather than raise an error message, aka the second variant of the "Content Disposition" vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0126.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9086.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.lac.co.jp/security/english/snsadv_e/48_e.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-02
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0126.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9086.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.lac.co.jp/security/english/snsadv_e/48_e.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-02
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0188?
CVE-2002-0188 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed Content-Disposition and Content-Type header fields that cause the application for the spoofed fi...
How severe is CVE-2002-0188?
CVE-2002-0188 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0188?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.