CVE-2002-1138

Name: CVE-2002-1138
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-10-11T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.71%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1138 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000, including Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0 and Microsoft Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000, writes output files for scheduled jobs under its own privileges instead of the entity that launched it, which allows attackers to overwrite system files, aka "Flaw in Output File Handling for Scheduled Jobs.". EPSS estimates a 4.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000, including Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0 and Microsoft Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000, writes output files for scheduled jobs under its own privileges instead of the entity that launched it, which allows attackers to overwrite system files, aka "Flaw in Output File Handling for Scheduled Jobs."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.71%

90.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1138?

How severe is CVE-2002-1138?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1138 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1138?

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Source: NVD / NIST