Vulnerability Description
The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) implementation in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 and earlier does not properly handle the :visited pseudo-class, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about visited web pages via a crafted HTML document, a related issue to CVE-2010-2264.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Ie | 7.0.6000.16711 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | <= 8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=147777
- http://w2spconf.com/2010/papers/p26.pdfExploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71817
- http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=147777
- http://w2spconf.com/2010/papers/p26.pdfExploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71817
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-2435?
CVE-2002-2435 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) implementation in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 and earlier does not properly handle the :visited pseudo-class, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive inf...
How severe is CVE-2002-2435?
CVE-2002-2435 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-2435?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Ie, Microsoft Internet Explorer.