CVE-2002-1139

Name: CVE-2002-1139
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-10-11T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1139 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Compressed Folders feature in Microsoft Windows 98 with Plus! Pack, Windows Me, and Windows XP does not properly check the destination folder during the decompression of ZIP files, which allows attackers to place an executable file in a known location on a user's system, aka "Incorrect Target Path for Zipped File Decompression.". EPSS estimates a 4.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Compressed Folders feature in Microsoft Windows 98 with Plus! Pack, Windows Me, and Windows XP does not properly check the destination folder during the decompression of ZIP files, which allows attackers to place an executable file in a known location on a user's system, aka "Incorrect Target Path for Zipped File Decompression."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.23%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 98 Plus Pack	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Me	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1139?

How severe is CVE-2002-1139?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1139 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1139?

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Source: NVD / NIST