Vulnerability Description
The Web Folder component for Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 writes an error message to a known location in the temporary folder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting it into the error message, then referring to the error message file via a mhtml: URL.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.5 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102942234427691&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=102937705527922&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=vuln-dev&m=102943486811091&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9881.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5473
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-01
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102942234427691&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=102937705527922&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=vuln-dev&m=102943486811091&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9881.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5473
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-01
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0980?
CVE-2002-0980 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Web Folder component for Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 writes an error message to a known location in the temporary folder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting it ...
How severe is CVE-2002-0980?
CVE-2002-0980 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-2002-0980?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.