CVE-2002-1183

UnknownEPSS 19.34%

Last modified

CVE-2002-1183 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 do not properly verify the Basic Constraints of digital certificates, allowing remote attackers to execute code, aka "New Variant of Certificate Validation Flaw Could Enable Identity Spoofing" (CAN-2002-0862).. EPSS estimates a 19.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 do not properly verify the Basic Constraints of digital certificates, allowing remote attackers to execute code, aka "New Variant of Certificate Validation Flaw Could Enable Identity Spoofing" (CAN-2002-0862).

Metrics

EPSS Probability
19.34%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 98All versionsGold
MicrosoftWindows 98seAll versions
MicrosoftWindows Nt4.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1183?
Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 do not properly verify the Basic Constraints of digital certificates, allowing remote attackers to execute code, aka "New Variant of Certificate Validation Flaw Could Enable Identity Spoofing" (CAN-2002-0862).
How severe is CVE-2002-1183?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1183 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1183?
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