How severe is CVE-2002-0859?

CVE-2002-0859 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0859 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0859?

CVE-2002-0859 primarily affects Microsoft Jet. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0859?

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-2002-0859 published?

CVE-2002-0859 was published on 2002-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0859

CVE-2002-0859 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Jet with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 26% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Jet
Published: 2002-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the OpenDataSource function of the Jet engine on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0859?: Buffer overflow in the OpenDataSource function of the Jet engine on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2002-0859?: CVE-2002-0859 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0859 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0859?: CVE-2002-0859 primarily affects Microsoft Jet. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0859?: 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-2002-0859 published?: CVE-2002-0859 was published on 2002-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jet:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jet:4.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jet:4.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jet:4.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jet:4.0:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jet:4.0:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2000:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2000:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Microsoft Jet

CVE-2008-1200 — Critical (CVSS 9.3): Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Access allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a…
CVE-2007-6026 — Critical (CVSS 9.3): Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft msjet40.dll 4.0.8618.0 (aka Microsoft Jet Engine), as used by Access 2003 in…
CVE-2000-0323 — High (CVSS 7.6): The Microsoft Jet database engine allows an attacker to modify text files via a database query, aka the "Text I-ISAM"…
CVE-2005-0944 — High (CVSS 7.5): Unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Jet DB engine (msjet40.dll) 4.00.8618.0, related to insufficient data validation,…
CVE-2004-0197 — High (CVSS 7.5): Buffer overflow in Microsoft Jet Database Engine 4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a…
CVE-2000-0325 — High (CVSS 7.2): The Microsoft Jet database engine allows an attacker to execute commands via a database query, aka the "VBA Shell"…

All CVEs affecting Microsoft Jet →