CVE-2002-0461

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via Javascript in a web page that calls location.replace on itself, causing a loop.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 93.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 12, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/262994
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8488.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4322
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/262994
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8488.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4322

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21346✓ verified
First seen Mar 19, 2002
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5/6 / Mozilla 0.8/0.9.x / Opera 5/6 - JavaScript Interpreter Denial of Service
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0461?

CVE-2002-0461 is a none vulnerability published on August 12, 2002. Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via Javascript in a web page that calls location.replace on itself, causing a loop.

When was CVE-2002-0461 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0461 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 12, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-0461 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0461 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 93.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0461?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0461, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-0461

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