CVE-2002-0865

Name: CVE-2002-0865
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-10-11T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 19.84%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0865 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A certain class that supports XML (Extensible Markup Language) in Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) 5.0.3805 and earlier, probably com.ms.osp.ospmrshl, exposes certain unsafe methods, which allows remote attackers to execute unsafe code via a Java applet, aka "Inappropriate Methods Exposed in XML Support Classes.". EPSS estimates a 19.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A certain class that supports XML (Extensible Markup Language) in Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) 5.0.3805 and earlier, probably com.ms.osp.ospmrshl, exposes certain unsafe methods, which allows remote attackers to execute unsafe code via a Java applet, aka "Inappropriate Methods Exposed in XML Support Classes."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

19.84%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Virtual Machine	2000
Microsoft	Virtual Machine	3000
Microsoft	Virtual Machine	3100
Microsoft	Virtual Machine	3188
Microsoft	Virtual Machine	3200
Microsoft	Virtual Machine	3300
Microsoft	Virtual Machine	3802
Microsoft	Virtual Machine	3805

References

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10135.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/140898US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5752
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-052
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10135.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/140898US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5752
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-052

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0865?

How severe is CVE-2002-0865?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0865 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0865?

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