CVE-2002-2077 json
The DCOM client in Windows 2000 before SP3 does not properly clear memory before sending an "alter context" request, which may allow remote…
published 2002-12-31 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-2056
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 15.9%
- EPSS 15.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 96%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The DCOM client in Windows 2000 before SP3 does not properly clear memory before sending an "alter context" request, which may allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the session.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
15.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
References
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bindview.com
/Services/razor/Advisories/2002/adv_dcom.cfm
vendor-advisory, patch
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/4410
vdb-entry, patch
-
iss.net
/security_center/static/8739.php
vdb-entry, patch
-
support.microsoft.com
/default.aspx?scid=kb%3BEN-US%3Bq300367
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-2077
- NVD CVE-2002-2077
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