CVE-2002-0020
CVE-2002-0020 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Interix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Interix
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in telnet server in Windows 2000 and Interix 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed protocol options.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-0020?
- Buffer overflow in telnet server in Windows 2000 and Interix 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed protocol options.
- How severe is CVE-2002-0020?
- CVE-2002-0020 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2002-0020 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-0020?
- CVE-2002-0020 primarily affects Microsoft Interix. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-0020?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2002-0020 published?
- CVE-2002-0020 was published on 2002-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8094.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4061
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-004
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A424
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:interix:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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