CVE-2002-0049

Name: CVE-2002-0049
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-03-08T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 13.30%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0049 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 System Attendant gives "Everyone" group privileges to the WinReg key, which could allow remote attackers to read or modify registry keys.. EPSS estimates a 13.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 System Attendant gives "Everyone" group privileges to the WinReg key, which could allow remote attackers to read or modify registry keys.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

13.30%

95.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Exchange Server	2000

References

http://www.osvdb.org/2042Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4053Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-003Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8092Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1022Third Party Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/2042Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4053Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-003Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8092Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1022Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0049?

Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 System Attendant gives "Everyone" group privileges to the WinReg key, which could allow remote attackers to read or modify registry keys.

How severe is CVE-2002-0049?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0049 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0049?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-0049?

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Source: NVD / NIST