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CVE-2002-0865

7.5 · HIGH

A certain class that supports XML (Extensible Markup Language) in Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) 5.0.3805 and earlier, probably com.ms.osp.ospmrshl, exposes certain unsafe methods, which allows rem…

Published Oct 11, 2002microsoftEPSS 19.84%

Overview

CVE-2002-0865 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft virtual_machine. It was published on October 11, 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

A certain class that supports XML (Extensible Markup Language) in Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) 5.0.3805 and earlier, probably com.ms.osp.ospmrshl, exposes certain unsafe methods, which allows remote attackers to execute unsafe code via a Java applet, aka "Inappropriate Methods Exposed in XML Support Classes."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update virtual_machine 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0865?

CVE-2002-0865 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft virtual_machine. It was published on October 11, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-0865?

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-2002-0865?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update virtual_machine 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.

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