# CVE-2002-0228: Microsoft MSN Messenger allows remote attackers to use Javascript that references an ActiveX object to obtain sensitive information such as

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2002-05-03 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Microsoft MSN Messenger allows remote attackers to use Javascript that references an ActiveX object to obtain sensitive information such as display names and web site navigation, and possibly more when the user is connected to certain Microsoft sites (or DNS-spoofed sites).

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## References

- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/254021
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8084.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4028

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