CVE-2002-0051

7.8 HIGH

Published: April 04, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026

Description

Windows 2000 allows local users to prevent the application of new group policy settings by opening Group Policy files with exclusive-read access.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/244329

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4438

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-016

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Vendor Advisory

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A38

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/244329

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4438

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-016

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Vendor Advisory

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A38

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.8%

75th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-667 CWE-667

Affected Vendors

microsoft

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