CVE-2002-2401

Description

NT Virtual DOS Machine (NTVDM.EXE) in Windows 2000, NT and XP does not verify user execution permissions for 16-bit executable files, which allows local users to bypass the loader and execute arbitrary programs.

Category

3.6
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.69% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10132.php vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0211.html mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5740 vdb entry
http://www.abtrusion.com/msexe16.asp
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3B319458 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2401?
CVE-2002-2401 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-2401?
To fix CVE-2002-2401, 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-2002-2401 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-2401 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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