CVE-2002-0643

Name: CVE-2002-0643
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-07-23T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.70%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0643 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The installation of Microsoft Data Engine 1.0 (MSDE 1.0), and Microsoft SQL Server 2000 creates setup.iss files with insecure permissions and does not delete them after installation, which allows local users to obtain sensitive data, including weakly encrypted passwords, to gain privileges, aka "SQL Server Installation Process May Leave Passwords on System.". EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The installation of Microsoft Data Engine 1.0 (MSDE 1.0), and Microsoft SQL Server 2000 creates setup.iss files with insecure permissions and does not delete them after installation, which allows local users to obtain sensitive data, including weakly encrypted passwords, to gain privileges, aka "SQL Server Installation Process May Leave Passwords on System."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.70%

74.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Data Engine	1.0
Microsoft	Sql Server	7.0
Microsoft	Sql Server	2000

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 23, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0643?

How severe is CVE-2002-0643?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0643 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0643?

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Source: NVD / NIST