CVE-2002-0078: The zone determination function in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to run s...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Internet Explorer browser isolation flaw. A malicious web page could make script run as if it belonged to the Local Computer zone, which is more trusted than normal internet content. Business urgency depends almost entirely on whether any legacy systems still use Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0. Exposure is likely limited to legacy endpoints, kiosks, embedded systems, or applications that still depend on Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete and lists only n/a placeholders, so asset inventory is essential. Prioritize this if legacy Internet Explorer remains in production. For modern managed fleets, risk is mainly an asset-discovery and legacy-application governance issue rather than a broad current-browser emergency. Mitigation focus: Follow Microsoft MS02-015 guidance and apply the relevant Internet Explorer security update.; Remove or replace Internet Explorer 5.5 and 6.0 wherever possible.; Block legacy IE browsing to untrusted websites if replacement is delayed..

Prepared

Jul 1, 2026, 06:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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