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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-047

Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer (Q323759)

Originally posted: August 22, 2002
Updated: February 28th, 2003

Summary

Who should read this bulletin:
Customers using Microsoft® Internet Explorer

Impact of vulnerability:
Six new vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could enable an attacker to execute commands on a user's system.

Maximum Severity Rating:
Critical

Recommendation:
Customers should install the patch immediately.

Affected Software:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

General Information

Technical details

Frequently asked questions

Patch availability

Other information:

Acknowledgments

Microsoft thanks the following people for working with us to protect customers:

Support:

  • Microsoft Knowledge Base article Q323759 discusses this issue and will be available approximately 24 hours after the release of this bulletin. Knowledge Base articles can be found on the Microsoft Online Support web site.
  • Technical support is available from Microsoft Product Support Services. There is no charge for support calls associated with security patches.

Security Resources: The Microsoft TechNet Security Web Site provides additional information about security in Microsoft products.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in the Microsoft Knowledge Base is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply.

Revisions:

  • V1.0 (August 22, 2002): Bulletin Created.
  • V1.1 (February 28, 2003): Updated download links to Windows Update.