CVE-2002-2077

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

The DCOM client in Windows 2000 before SP3 does not properly clear memory before sending an "alter context" request, which may allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the session.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3BEN-US%3Bq300367
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.bindview.com/Services/razor/Advisories/2002/adv_dcom.cfm
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8739.php
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4410
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3BEN-US%3Bq300367
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.bindview.com/Services/razor/Advisories/2002/adv_dcom.cfm
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8739.php
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4410
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
22.8%
96th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

microsoft