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CVE-2002-0051

7.8 · HIGH

Windows 2000 allows local users to prevent the application of new group policy settings by opening Group Policy files with exclusive-read access.

Published Apr 4, 2002microsoftCWE-667EPSS 0.78%

Overview

CVE-2002-0051 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on April 4, 2002 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Windows 2000 allows local users to prevent the application of new group policy settings by opening Group Policy files with exclusive-read access.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/244329Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/4438Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-016Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A38Refonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/244329Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/4438Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-016Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A38

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0051?

CVE-2002-0051 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on April 4, 2002 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-0051?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-0051?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2002-0051?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-0051 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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