CVE-2002-1187

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability (XSS) in Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to read and execute files on the local system via web pages using the <frame> or <iframe> element and javascript, aka "Frames Cross Site Scripting," as demonstrated using the PrivacyPolicy.dlg resource.

6.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 26.56% Top 5%

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/ms02-066	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5672	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103158601431054&w=2	mailing list
http://www.osvdb.org/2998	vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A203	signature vdb entry
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10066.php	patch vendor advisory vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A225	signature vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1187?: CVE-2002-1187 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1187?: To fix CVE-2002-1187, 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-2002-1187 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1187 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~27% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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