CVE-2002-0367
Confirmed PUBLISHEDsmss.exe debugging subsystem in Windows NT and Windows 2000 does not properly authenticate programs that connect to other programs, which allows...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Apr 02, 2003
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 03, 2022
- CVSS
- 7.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- MS02-024 docs.microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2...
- 4287 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4287
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:76 oval.cisecurity.org · VDB Entry https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.m...
- win-debug-duplicate-handles(8462) iss.net · VDB Entry http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8462.php
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:158 oval.cisecurity.org · VDB Entry https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.m...
Show 4 more references
- 20020326 Re: DebPloit (exploit) securityfocus.com · Mailing List http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264441
- 20020314 DebPloit (exploit) marc.info · Mailing List http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=101614320402695&w=2
- 20020327 Local Security Vulnerability in Windows NT and Windows 2000 securityfocus.com · Mailing List http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264927
- 20020314 Fwd: DebPloit (exploit) securityfocus.com · Mailing List http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/262074
Recommended Actions
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-03-03 00:00 UTC |
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-03-03 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Privilege Management
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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05:00 UTC over 23 years ago05:00 UTC · over 23 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC about 24 years ago00:00 UTC · about 24 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2002-0367
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],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 7.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}