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CVE-2002-0694

7.5 · HIGH

The HTML Help facility in Microsoft Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, Millennium Edition, NT 4.0, NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP uses the Local Computer Security Zone whe…

Published Oct 10, 2002microsoftEPSS 13.74%

Overview

CVE-2002-0694 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on October 10, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The HTML Help facility in Microsoft Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, Millennium Edition, NT 4.0, NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP uses the Local Computer Security Zone when opening .chm files from the Temporary Internet Files folder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTML mail that references or inserts a malicious .chm file containing shortcuts that can be executed, aka "Code Execution via Compiled HTML Help File."

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

Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/10254.phpRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-055Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A403Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/10254.phpRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-055Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A403

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0694?

CVE-2002-0694 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on October 10, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-0694?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-0694?

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-2002-0694?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-0694 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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