CVE-2002-0022

Name: CVE-2002-0022
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-03-08T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 39.77%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0022 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the implementation of an HTML directive in mshtml.dll in Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a web page that specifies embedded ActiveX controls in a way that causes 2 Unicode strings to be concatenated.. EPSS estimates a 39.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the implementation of an HTML directive in mshtml.dll in Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a web page that specifies embedded ActiveX controls in a way that causes 2 Unicode strings to be concatenated.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

39.77%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.5
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6.0

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101362984930597&w=2
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/258614
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-04.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8116.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4080
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-005
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A925
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101362984930597&w=2
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/258614
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-04.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8116.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4080
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-005
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A925

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0022?

How severe is CVE-2002-0022?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0022 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 39.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0022?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST