CVE-2002-0070

UnknownEPSS 20.20%

Last modified

CVE-2002-0070 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Windows Shell (used as the Windows Desktop) allows local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a custom URL handler that has not been removed for an application that has been improperly uninstalled.. EPSS estimates a 20.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Windows Shell (used as the Windows Desktop) allows local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a custom URL handler that has not been removed for an application that has been improperly uninstalled.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
20.20%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versions
MicrosoftWindows 98All versionsGold
MicrosoftWindows 98seAll versions
MicrosoftWindows Nt4.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0070?
Buffer overflow in Windows Shell (used as the Windows Desktop) allows local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a custom URL handler that has not been removed for an application that has been improperly uninstalled.
How severe is CVE-2002-0070?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0070 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0070?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST