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CVE-2002-1824

UnknownEPSS 2.58%

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CVE-2002-1824 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, when handling an expired CA-CERT in a webserver's certificate chain during a SSL/TLS handshake, does not prompt the user before searching for and finding a newer certificate, which may allow attackers to perform a man-in-the-middle attack. NOTE: it is not clear whether this poses a vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 2.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, when handling an expired CA-CERT in a webserver's certificate chain during a SSL/TLS handshake, does not prompt the user before searching for and finding a newer certificate, which may allow attackers to perform a man-in-the-middle attack. NOTE: it is not clear whether this poses a vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.58%

83.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftIe6.0Sp1
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6.0—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1824?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, when handling an expired CA-CERT in a webserver's certificate chain during a SSL/TLS handshake, does not prompt the user before searching for and finding a newer certificate, which may allow attackers to perform a man-in-the-middle attack. NOTE: it is not clear whether this poses a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2002-1824?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1824 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1824?
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Source: NVD / NIST