CVE-2002-0367

HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

smss.exe debugging subsystem in Windows NT and Windows 2000 does not properly authenticate programs that connect to other programs, which allows local users to gain administrator or SYSTEM privileges by duplicating a handle to a privileged process, as demonstrated by DebPloit.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.8

Exploit probability—

Product

Microsoft Windows

PublishedJun 25, 2002

First seenJun 25, 2002

Added to KEVMar 3, 2022

Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date: Mar 24, 2022

Vendor advisories

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-024

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft windows_2000	No range specified	—
microsoft windows_nt	4.0	—

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