Vulnerability Description
Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 does not perform complete security checks on external caching, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.5 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103825484331857&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103910416824172&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=103824668621672&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=103909877717345&w=2
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-06
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103825484331857&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103910416824172&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=103824668621672&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=103909877717345&w=2
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-06
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1262?
CVE-2002-1262 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 does not perform complete security checks on external caching, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2002-1262?
CVE-2002-1262 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-2002-1262?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.