CVE-2002-0694
CVE-2002-0694 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The HTML Help facility in Microsoft Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, Millennium Edition, NT 4.0, NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP uses the Local Computer Security Zone when opening .chm files from the Temporary Internet Files folder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTML mail that references or inserts a malicious .chm file containing shortcuts that can be executed, aka "Code Execution via Compiled HTML Help File."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-0694?
- The HTML Help facility in Microsoft Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, Millennium Edition, NT 4.0, NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP uses the Local Computer Security Zone when opening .chm files from the Temporary Internet Files folder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTML mail that references or inserts a malicious .chm file containing shortcuts that can be executed, aka "Code Execution via Compiled HTML Help File."
- How severe is CVE-2002-0694?
- CVE-2002-0694 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2002-0694 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-0694?
- CVE-2002-0694 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 46 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-0694?
- 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-2002-0694 published?
- CVE-2002-0694 was published on 2002-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10254.php
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-055
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A403
Affected products (46)
- 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_2000_terminal_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000_terminal_services:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000_terminal_services:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000_terminal_services:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_98se:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_me:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:*:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:*:server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:*:terminal_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:*:workstation:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp1:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp1:server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp1:terminal_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp1:workstation:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp2:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp2:server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp2:terminal_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp2:workstation:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp3:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp3:server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp3:terminal_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp3:workstation:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp4:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp4:server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp4:terminal_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp4:workstation:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp5:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp5:server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp5:terminal_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp5:workstation:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp6:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp6:server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp6:terminal_server:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp6:workstation:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:4.0:sp6a:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
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