CVE-2002-0151 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in Windows MUP to cause denial of service or gain SYSTEM privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0151?
CVE-2002-0151 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000, published on 25 Jun 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Multiple UNC Provider (MUP) in Microsoft Windows operating systems allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly gain SYSTEM privileges via a long UNC request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0151?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Nt, Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0151?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0151 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2002-0151 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0151 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 2000
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vhhm-74h8-h2fh.