Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service via an infinite loop for modeless dialogs showModelessDialog, which causes CPU usage while the focus for the dialog is not released.
Products
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 -
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 Preview
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 1
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 -
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 1
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2002-0101, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2002-0101 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References