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CVE-2002-0976

MediumPublished

Internet Explorer 4.0 and later allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a web page that accesses a legacy XML Datasource applet...

Published: Aug 23, 2002
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 17, 2002

Primary CVSS

6.4/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

14.3%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.5%
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

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.

Sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4/5/6 - XML Datasource Applet File DisclosureExploit
Jelmer · windows · Aug 17, 2002

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