Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5/6.0 Frame privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5/6.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Frame Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2002-1217. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5/6.0 (Web Browser). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Frame Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Cross-Frame scripting vulnerability in the WebBrowser control as used in Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, read arbitrary files, or conduct other unauthorized activities via script that accesses the Document property, which bypasses <frame> and <iframe> domain restrictions.

The issue has been introduced in 07/08/2000. The weakness was presented 10/28/2002 by GreyMagic (Website). The advisory is shared for download at security.greymagic.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-1217. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 842 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10809), Exploit-DB (21940), SecurityFocus (BID 5963†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5765†). See VDB-19195, VDB-19196, VDB-19197 and VDB-19198 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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07/30/2014 +3545 days 🔍
06/21/2025 +3978 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: security.greymagic.com
Researcher: GreyMagic
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2002-1217 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1217
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19108

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X-Force: 10809
SecurityFocus: 5963 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Unauthorized Document Object Model Access Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 5765 - [MS02-066] Microsoft Internet Explorer Allows Unauthorized Access to Document Object Model, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2014 18:08
Updated: 06/21/2025 01:36
Changes: 07/30/2014 18:08 (62), 05/07/2019 12:38 (3), 06/21/2025 01:36 (26)
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Cache ID: 216:F92:103

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