CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0722

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allow remote attackers to spoof the source of a file in the File Download dialogue box, misleading users into thinking the file type is safe to download.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to deceive users, potentially leading to the download of malicious software and compromising system security.

Recommendation

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

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to misrepresent the source of a file in the File Download dialogue box to trick users into thinking that the file type is safe to download, aka "File Origin Spoofing."

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