CVE-2002-0976
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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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 4.0.1 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.0 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.0.1 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.5 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6.0 |
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