CVE-2002-1762

Public Exploit

Description

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) 1.0 stores security scans in a known location C:\Documents and Settings\username\SecurityScans in plaintext, which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about the system via malicious active content such as ActiveX controls or Java.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 7.11% Top 10%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4594	vdb entry exploit
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/269408	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8947	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1762?: CVE-2002-1762 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1762?: To fix CVE-2002-1762, 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-2002-1762 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1762 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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