medium6.4Public exploit code
CVE-2002-0976
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.XML…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4/5/6 - XML Datasource Applet File Disclosure2002-08-17 · local · windows · Verified
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | Versions 4.0, 4.0.1, 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.5, 6.0 |