CVE-2002-0692

CVE-2002-0692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Frontpage Server Extensions with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in SmartHTML Interpreter (shtml.dll) in Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions (FPSE) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) or run arbitrary code, respectively, via a certain type of web file request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0692?
Buffer overflow in SmartHTML Interpreter (shtml.dll) in Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions (FPSE) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) or run arbitrary code, respectively, via a certain type of web file request.
How severe is CVE-2002-0692?
CVE-2002-0692 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0692 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0692?
CVE-2002-0692 primarily affects Microsoft Frontpage Server Extensions. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0692?
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-2002-0692 published?
CVE-2002-0692 was published on 2002-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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