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CVE-2002-0976

UnknownEPSS 14.30%

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CVE-2002-0976 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Internet Explorer 4.0 and later allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a web page that accesses a legacy XML Datasource applet (com.ms.xml.dso.XMLDSO.class) and modifies the base URL to point to the local system, which is trusted by the applet.. EPSS estimates a 14.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Internet Explorer 4.0 and later allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a web page that accesses a legacy XML Datasource applet (com.ms.xml.dso.XMLDSO.class) and modifies the base URL to point to the local system, which is trusted by the applet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
14.30%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer4.0
MicrosoftInternet Explorer4.0.1
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.0
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.0.1
MicrosoftInternet Explorer5.5
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0976?
Internet Explorer 4.0 and later allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a web page that accesses a legacy XML Datasource applet (com.ms.xml.dso.XMLDSO.class) and modifies the base URL to point to the local system, which is trusted by the applet.
How severe is CVE-2002-0976?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0976 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0976?
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