CVE-2002-0191

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to view arbitrary files that contain the "{" character via script containing the cssText property of the stylesheet object, aka "Local Information Disclosure through HTML Object" vulnerability.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 11.75% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory iss.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-023	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4411	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101778302030981&w=2	mailing list
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8740.php	vdb entry patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0191?: CVE-2002-0191 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0191?: To fix CVE-2002-0191, 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-2002-0191 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-0191 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~12% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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