CVE-2002-1692

N/A Unknown
Published: December 31, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Buffer overflow in backup utility of Microsoft Windows 95 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing a filename with a long extension to be placed in a folder to be backed up.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3864
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securitytracker.com/alerts/2002/Jan/1003201.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7892
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3864
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/alerts/2002/Jan/1003201.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7892
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
55th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

microsoft