CVE-2002-2324 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.2 Published 26 Oct 2007 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Local attackers can access restricted files and modify registry settings due to insecure ACL permissions in System Restore directories.

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-2002-2324?

CVE-2002-2324 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp, published on 26 Oct 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The "System Restore" directory and subdirectories, and possibly other subdirectories in the "System Volume Information" directory on Windows XP Professional, have insecure access control list (ACL) permissions, which allows local users to access restricted files and modify registry settings.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2324?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Windows Xp.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2324?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2324 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2002-2324 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2324 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows Xp vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-72xx-m6pc-p22h.