MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2002-1256

The SMB signing capability in the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol in Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP allows attackers to disable the digital signing settings in an SMB session to force the d...

Vulnerability Description

The SMB signing capability in the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol in Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP allows attackers to disable the digital signing settings in an SMB session to force the data to be sent unsigned, then inject data into the session without detection, e.g. by modifying group policy information sent from a domain controller.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versions
MicrosoftWindows 2000 Terminal ServicesAll versions
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versions

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2002-1256?

CVE-2002-1256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The SMB signing capability in the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol in Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP allows attackers to disable the digital signing settings in an SMB session to force the d...

How severe is CVE-2002-1256?

CVE-2002-1256 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1256?

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