CVE-2002-0866

CVE-2002-0866 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Virtual Machine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 41% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) classes in Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) up to and including 5.0.3805 allow remote attackers to load and execute DLLs (dynamic link libraries) via a Java applet that calls the constructor for com.ms.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbc with the desired DLL terminated by a null string, aka "DLL Execution via JDBC Classes."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0866?
Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) classes in Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) up to and including 5.0.3805 allow remote attackers to load and execute DLLs (dynamic link libraries) via a Java applet that calls the constructor for com.ms.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbc with the desired DLL terminated by a null string, aka "DLL Execution via JDBC Classes."
How severe is CVE-2002-0866?
CVE-2002-0866 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0866 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 41% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0866?
CVE-2002-0866 primarily affects Microsoft Virtual Machine. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0866?
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-2002-0866 published?
CVE-2002-0866 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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