CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0027

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to read certain files and spoof the URL in the address bar by using the Document.open function to pass information between two frames from different domains.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to the disclosure of sensitive information and identity spoofing, posing a serious threat to organizational security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Internet Explorer to the latest version or consider switching to a more secure browser.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to read certain files and spoof the URL in the address bar by using the Document.open function to pass information between two frames from different domains, a new variant of the "Frame Domain Verification" vulnerability described in MS:MS01-058/CAN-2001-0874.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS