CVE-2002-0647
CVE-2002-0647 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 23% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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".
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-0647?
- 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".
- How severe is CVE-2002-0647?
- CVE-2002-0647 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2002-0647 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-0647?
- CVE-2002-0647 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-0647?
- 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-2002-0647 published?
- CVE-2002-0647 was published on 2002-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9935.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5558
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-047
Affected products (7)
- 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:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:5.5:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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