How severe is CVE-2002-0867?

CVE-2002-0867 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0867 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0867?

CVE-2002-0867 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-2002-0867?

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

When was CVE-2002-0867 published?

CVE-2002-0867 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0867

CVE-2002-0867 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Virtual Machine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 27% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 27% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Virtual Machine
Published: 2002-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) up to and including build 5.0.3805 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) in Internet Explorer via invalid handle data in a Java applet, aka "Handle Validation Flaw."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0867?: Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) up to and including build 5.0.3805 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) in Internet Explorer via invalid handle data in a Java applet, aka "Handle Validation Flaw."
How severe is CVE-2002-0867?: CVE-2002-0867 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0867 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0867?: CVE-2002-0867 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-2002-0867?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0867 published?: CVE-2002-0867 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:virtual_machine:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:virtual_machine:3000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:virtual_machine:3100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:virtual_machine:3188:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:virtual_machine:3200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:virtual_machine:3300:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:virtual_machine:3802:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:virtual_machine:3805:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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