CVE-2002-1770

CVE-2002-1770 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Eudora with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Qualcomm Eudora 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTML e-mail message that uses a file:// URL in a t:video tag to reference an attached Windows Media Player file containing JavaScript code, which is launched and executed in the My Computer zone by Internet Explorer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1770?
Qualcomm Eudora 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTML e-mail message that uses a file:// URL in a t:video tag to reference an attached Windows Media Player file containing JavaScript code, which is launched and executed in the My Computer zone by Internet Explorer.
How severe is CVE-2002-1770?
CVE-2002-1770 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1770 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1770?
CVE-2002-1770 affects Qualcomm Eudora. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1770?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1770 published?
CVE-2002-1770 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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