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CVE-2002-1705

MediumPublished

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) with the...

Published: Jun 21, 2005
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jun 15, 2002

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

17.6%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.1%
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

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 through 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) with the p{cssText} element declared and a bold font weight.

Sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5/6 - CSSText Bold Font Denial of ServiceExploit
Oleg A. Cheremisin · windows · Jun 15, 2002

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