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CVE-2002-0647

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in a legacy ActiveX control used to display specially formatted text in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote...

Published: Apr 2, 2003
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 22, 2002

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

23.3%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in a legacy ActiveX control used to display specially formatted text in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, aka "Buffer Overrun in Legacy Text Formatting ActiveX Control".

Sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5/6 Legacy Text Formatting - ActiveX Component Buffer OverflowExploit
Mark Litchfield · windows · Aug 22, 2002

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