How severe is CVE-2002-0974?

CVE-2002-0974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0974?

CVE-2002-0974 affects Microsoft Windows Xp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0974?

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

When was CVE-2002-0974 published?

CVE-2002-0974 was published on 2002-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0974

CVE-2002-0974 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Xp
Published: 2002-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Help and Support Center for Windows XP allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a link to the hcp: protocol that accesses uplddrvinfo.htm.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0974?: Help and Support Center for Windows XP allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a link to the hcp: protocol that accesses uplddrvinfo.htm.
How severe is CVE-2002-0974?: CVE-2002-0974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0974?: CVE-2002-0974 affects Microsoft Windows Xp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0974?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0974 published?: CVE-2002-0974 was published on 2002-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*

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