CVE-2002-0188
CVE-2002-0188 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed Content-Disposition and Content-Type header fields that cause the application for the spoofed file type to pass the file back to the operating system for handling rather than raise an error message, aka the second variant of the "Content Disposition" vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-0188?
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed Content-Disposition and Content-Type header fields that cause the application for the spoofed file type to pass the file back to the operating system for handling rather than raise an error message, aka the second variant of the "Content Disposition" vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2002-0188?
- CVE-2002-0188 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2002-0188 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-0188?
- CVE-2002-0188 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-0188?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2002-0188 published?
- CVE-2002-0188 was published on 2002-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0126.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9086.php
- http://www.lac.co.jp/security/english/snsadv_e/48_e.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-023
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.01:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.01:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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