CVE-2002-1749

Description

Windows 2000 Terminal Services, when using the disconnect feature of the client, does not properly lock itself if it is left idle until the screen saver activates and the user disconnects, which could allow attackers to gain administrator privileges.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.53%

Vendor Advisory ntbugtraq.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4095	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8199	vdb entry
http://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.aspx?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind0202&L=ntbugtraq&T=0&O=D&F=N&P=5224	vendor advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1749?: CVE-2002-1749 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1749?: To fix CVE-2002-1749, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-1749 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-1749 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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