CVE-2002-0863

CVE-2002-0863 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft .net Windows Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Remote Data Protocol (RDP) version 5.0 in Microsoft Windows 2000 and RDP 5.1 in Windows XP does not encrypt the checksums of plaintext session data, which could allow a remote attacker to determine the contents of encrypted sessions via sniffing, aka "Weak Encryption in RDP Protocol."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0863?
Remote Data Protocol (RDP) version 5.0 in Microsoft Windows 2000 and RDP 5.1 in Windows XP does not encrypt the checksums of plaintext session data, which could allow a remote attacker to determine the contents of encrypted sessions via sniffing, aka "Weak Encryption in RDP Protocol."
How severe is CVE-2002-0863?
CVE-2002-0863 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0863 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0863?
CVE-2002-0863 primarily affects Microsoft .net Windows Server. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0863?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0863 published?
CVE-2002-0863 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

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