CVE-2002-0725

Name: CVE-2002-0725
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-09-05T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0725 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NTFS file system in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 SP2 allows local attackers to hide file usage activities via a hard link to the target file, which causes the link to be recorded in the audit trail instead of the target file.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NTFS file system in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 SP2 allows local attackers to hide file usage activities via a hard link to the target file, which causes the link to be recorded in the audit trail instead of the target file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.32%

67.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Nt	4.0	—

References

http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a081602-1.txtBroken Link
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9869.phpBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5484Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a081602-1.txtBroken Link
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9869.phpBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5484Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0725?

How severe is CVE-2002-0725?

CVE-2002-0725 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0725?

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