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
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Frontpage Server Extensions
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10194.php
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10195.php
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/723537
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5804
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-053
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:frontpage_server_extensions:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:frontpage_server_extensions:2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:home:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:gold:professional:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:home:*:*:*:*:*
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