CVE-2002-2311

Public Exploit

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and possibly others allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary file contents when users press a key corresponding to the JavaScript (1) event.ctrlKey or (2) event.shiftKey onkeydown event contained in a webpage. NOTE: it was reported that the vendor has disputed the severity of this issue.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 22.66% Top 5%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/283866 mailing list
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9653.php vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5290 vdb entry exploit
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/284068 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2311?
CVE-2002-2311 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-2311?
To fix CVE-2002-2311, 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-2002-2311 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2002-2311 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~23% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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