Denial of Service Vulnerability in Microsoft Virtual Machine Affecting Internet Explorer

CVE-2002-0867

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Virtual Machine can be exploited to cause a denial of service in Internet Explorer. When a Java applet is executed, an attacker can provide invalid handle data, leading to a crash of the browser. This flaw can be leveraged to disrupt user sessions and compromise user experience. It is crucial for users to ensure they are using updated versions of the affected software to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

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