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CVE-2002-0694

UnknownEPSS 13.67%

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CVE-2002-0694 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The HTML Help facility in Microsoft Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, Millennium Edition, NT 4.0, NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP uses the Local Computer Security Zone when opening .chm files from the Temporary Internet Files folder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTML mail that references or inserts a malicious .chm file containing shortcuts that can be executed, aka "Code Execution via Compiled HTML Help File.". EPSS estimates a 13.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The HTML Help facility in Microsoft Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, Millennium Edition, NT 4.0, NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP uses the Local Computer Security Zone when opening .chm files from the Temporary Internet Files folder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTML mail that references or inserts a malicious .chm file containing shortcuts that can be executed, aka "Code Execution via Compiled HTML Help File."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
13.67%

96.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 2000 Terminal ServicesAll versions—
MicrosoftWindows 98All versionsGold
MicrosoftWindows 98seAll versions—
MicrosoftWindows MeAll versions—
MicrosoftWindows Nt4.0—
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versions—

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Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0694?
The HTML Help facility in Microsoft Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, Millennium Edition, NT 4.0, NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP uses the Local Computer Security Zone when opening .chm files from the Temporary Internet Files folder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTML mail that references or inserts a malicious .chm file containing shortcuts that can be executed, aka "Code Execution via Compiled HTML Help File."
How severe is CVE-2002-0694?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0694 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0694?
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