How severe is CVE-2002-0864?

CVE-2002-0864 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0864 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0864?

CVE-2002-0864 primarily affects Microsoft .net Windows Server. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0864?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-0864 published?

CVE-2002-0864 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0864

CVE-2002-0864 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 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft .net Windows Server
Published: 2002-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Remote Data Protocol (RDP) version 5.1 in Microsoft Windows XP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) when Remote Desktop is enabled via a PDU Confirm Active data packet that does not set the Pattern BLT command, aka "Denial of Service in Remote Desktop."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0864?: The Remote Data Protocol (RDP) version 5.1 in Microsoft Windows XP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) when Remote Desktop is enabled via a PDU Confirm Active data packet that does not set the Pattern BLT command, aka "Denial of Service in Remote Desktop."
How severe is CVE-2002-0864?: CVE-2002-0864 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0864 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0864?: CVE-2002-0864 primarily affects Microsoft .net Windows Server. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0864?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0864 published?: CVE-2002-0864 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_windows_server:beta3:*:standard:*:*:*:*:*
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_xp:*:*:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:*:home:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:gold:professional:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:64-bit:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp1:home:*:*:*:*:*

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