CVE-2002-0647

Name: CVE-2002-0647
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-09-24T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 23.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0647 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in a legacy ActiveX control used to display specially formatted text in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, aka "Buffer Overrun in Legacy Text Formatting ActiveX Control".. EPSS estimates a 23.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in a legacy ActiveX control used to display specially formatted text in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, aka "Buffer Overrun in Legacy Text Formatting ActiveX Control".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

23.34%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.01
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5.5
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6.0

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 24, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0647?

How severe is CVE-2002-0647?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0647 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 23.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0647?

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Source: NVD / NIST