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CVE-2002-0866

7.5 · HIGH

Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) classes in Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) up to and including 5.0.3805 allow remote attackers to load and execute DLLs (dynamic link libraries) via a Java applet t…

Published Oct 11, 2002microsoftEPSS 41.36%

Overview

CVE-2002-0866 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

Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) classes in Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) up to and including 5.0.3805 allow remote attackers to load and execute DLLs (dynamic link libraries) via a Java applet that calls the constructor for com.ms.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbc with the desired DLL terminated by a null string, aka "DLL Execution via JDBC 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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References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0271.htmlRefwww.iss.net/security_center/static/10133.phpRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/307306Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/5751Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-052Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0271.htmlRefwww.iss.net/security_center/static/10133.phpRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/307306Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/5751Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-052

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0866?

CVE-2002-0866 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-2002-0866?

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-2002-0866?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2002-0866?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-0866 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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