CVE-2002-1918

CVE-2002-1918 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Data Access Components with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Active Data Objects (ADO) in Microsoft MDAC 2.5 through 2.7 allows remote attackers to have unknown impact with unknown attack vectors. NOTE: due to the lack of details available regarding this issue, perhaps it should be REJECTED.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1918?
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Active Data Objects (ADO) in Microsoft MDAC 2.5 through 2.7 allows remote attackers to have unknown impact with unknown attack vectors. NOTE: due to the lack of details available regarding this issue, perhaps it should be REJECTED.
How severe is CVE-2002-1918?
CVE-2002-1918 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1918 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-2002-1918?
CVE-2002-1918 primarily affects Microsoft Data Access Components. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1918?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1918 published?
CVE-2002-1918 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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