How severe is CVE-2002-1140?

CVE-2002-1140 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1140 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-2002-1140?

CVE-2002-1140 affects Microsoft Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1140?

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

When was CVE-2002-1140 published?

CVE-2002-1140 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1140

CVE-2002-1140 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Services 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 Services
Published: 2002-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Sun Microsystems RPC library Services for Unix 3.0 Interix SD, as implemented on Microsoft Windows NT4, 2000, and XP, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service hang) via malformed packet fragments, aka "Improper parameter size check leading to denial of service."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1140?: The Sun Microsystems RPC library Services for Unix 3.0 Interix SD, as implemented on Microsoft Windows NT4, 2000, and XP, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service hang) via malformed packet fragments, aka "Improper parameter size check leading to denial of service."
How severe is CVE-2002-1140?: CVE-2002-1140 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1140 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-2002-1140?: CVE-2002-1140 affects Microsoft Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1140?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1140 published?: CVE-2002-1140 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:services:3.0:*:unix:*:*:*:*:*

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