CVE-2002-0974 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can delete arbitrary files on Windows XP systems by tricking users into clicking a malicious hcp: protocol link.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0974?
CVE-2002-0974 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp, published on 1 Sep 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Help and Support Center for Windows XP allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a link to the hcp: protocol that accesses uplddrvinfo.htm.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0974?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0974?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0974 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2002-0974 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0974 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Xp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x64m-q8q7-g22f.