CVE-2002-0026 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass script execution restrictions in Internet Explorer by exploiting asynchronous event processing flaws, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0026?
CVE-2002-0026 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published on 25 Jun 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass restrictions for executing scripts via an object that processes asynchronous events after the initial security checks have been made.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0026?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0026?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0026 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-0026 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0026 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-rh9j-9vx5-j63x.