Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Windows Shell (used as the Windows Desktop) allows local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a custom URL handler that has not been removed for an application that has been improperly uninstalled.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 98Se | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101594127017290&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8384.php
- http://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind0203&L=ntbugtraq&F=P&S=&
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4248
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-01
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101594127017290&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8384.php
- http://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind0203&L=ntbugtraq&F=P&S=&
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4248
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-01
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0070?
CVE-2002-0070 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Windows Shell (used as the Windows Desktop) allows local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a custom URL handler that has not been removed for an applicatio...
How severe is CVE-2002-0070?
CVE-2002-0070 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0070?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98Se, Microsoft Windows Nt.