CVE-2002-0078

Description

The zone determination function in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to run scripts in the Local Computer zone by embedding the script in a cookie, aka the "Cookie-based Script Execution" vulnerability.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 20.34% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-015	vendor advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8701.php	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/3029	vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A96	vdb entry signature
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4392	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101781180528301&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0078?: CVE-2002-0078 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0078?: To fix CVE-2002-0078, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-0078 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-0078 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~20% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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