CVE-2002-1442 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote websites can bypass origin checks to execute scripts and read files in privileged zones via the Google Toolbar.
- 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-2002-1442?
CVE-2002-1442 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 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
The Google toolbar 1.1.58 and earlier allows remote web sites to perform unauthorized toolbar operations including script execution and file reading in other zones such as "My Computer" by opening a window to tools.google.com or the res: protocol, then using script to modify the window's location to the toolbar's configuration URL, which bypasses the origin verification check.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1442?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Toolbar.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1442?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1442 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-1442 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1442 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hmfp-vr8f-x8xc.