CVE-2002-0725 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

NTFS file system in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 SP2 allows local attackers to hide file usage activities via a hard link to the target file, which causes the link to be recorded in the audit trail instead of the target file.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 2000	-
Microsoft	Windows Nt	4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a081602-1.txtBroken Link
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9869.phpBroken LinkVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5484Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2000/a081602-1.txtBroken Link
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9869.phpBroken LinkVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5484Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2002-0725?

CVE-2002-0725 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). NTFS file system in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 SP2 allows local attackers to hide file usage activities via a hard link to the target file, which causes the link to be recorded in the audit trail...

How severe is CVE-2002-0725?

CVE-2002-0725 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0725?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Nt.