CVE-2002-1940

CVE-2002-1940 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jacob Navia Lcc-win32 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

LCC-Win32 3.2 compiler, when running on Windows 95, 98, or ME, writes portions of previously used memory after the import table, which could allow attackers to gain sensitive information. NOTE: it has been reported that this problem is due to the OS and not the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1940?
LCC-Win32 3.2 compiler, when running on Windows 95, 98, or ME, writes portions of previously used memory after the import table, which could allow attackers to gain sensitive information. NOTE: it has been reported that this problem is due to the OS and not the application.
How severe is CVE-2002-1940?
CVE-2002-1940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1940 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1940?
CVE-2002-1940 affects Jacob Navia Lcc-win32. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1940?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1940 published?
CVE-2002-1940 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)