CVE-2002-2311 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and possibly others allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary file contents when users press a key corresponding to the JavaScript (1) event.ctrlKey or (2) event.shif...
MediumCVSS 6.4
EPSS 9.5%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 and possibly others allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary file contents when users press a key corresponding to the JavaScript (1) event.ctrlKey or (2) event.shiftKey onkeydown event contained in a webpage. NOTE: it was reported that the vendor has disputed the severity of this issue.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft internet explorer | = 5.0 | No fix listed |
| Microsoft internet explorer | = 5.0.1 | No fix listed |
| Microsoft internet explorer | = 5.5 | No fix listed |
| Microsoft internet explorer | = 5.5-sp1 | No fix listed |
| Microsoft internet explorer | = 5.5-sp2 | No fix listed |
| Microsoft internet explorer | = 6.0 | No fix listed |
| opera software opera web browser | = 6.0.1 | No fix listed |
References
- 20020723 Pressing CTRL in IE is dangerous - Sandblad advisory #8 mailing-list
- 20020724 RE: Pressing CTRL in IE is dangerous - Sandblad advisory #8 mailing-list
- ie-ctrl-file-upload(9653) vdb-entry
- 5290 exploit vdb-entry