CVE-2002-0190 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code with reduced security restrictions by tricking users into visiting a malformed web page requiring NetBIOS connectivity.

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-2002-0190?

CVE-2002-0190 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published on 2 Apr 2003. 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

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code under fewer security restrictions via a malformed web page that requires NetBIOS connectivity, aka "Zone Spoofing through Malformed Web Page" vulnerability.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0190?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0190?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0190 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2002-0190 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0190 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-62wq-3m39-5v85.

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