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CVE-2002-0367

7.8 · HIGHActively Exploited

smss.exe debugging subsystem in Windows NT and Windows 2000 does not properly authenticate programs that connect to other programs, which allows local users to gain administrator or SYSTEM privileg…

Published Jun 25, 2002microsoftCWE-269EPSS 4.92%

Overview

CVE-2002-0367 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on June 25, 2002 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

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

smss.exe debugging subsystem in Windows NT and Windows 2000 does not properly authenticate programs that connect to other programs, which allows local users to gain administrator or SYSTEM privileges by duplicating a handle to a privileged process, as demonstrated by DebPloit.

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

Refmarc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=101614320402695&w=2Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/8462.phpRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/262074Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264441Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264927Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/4287Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-024Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A158Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A76Refmarc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=101614320402695&w=2

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0367?

CVE-2002-0367 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on June 25, 2002 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2002-0367?

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-2002-0367?

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-2002-0367?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-0367 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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