What is the severity of CVE-2002-0421?

CVE-2002-0421 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for local users to bypass password policies.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0421?

To remediate CVE-2002-0421, restrict access to the /iisadmpwd directory and properly configure user permissions.

What versions of Windows NT are affected by CVE-2002-0421?

CVE-2002-0421 affects all versions of Windows NT 4.0, including various service packs.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0421?

CVE-2002-0421 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

Can remote users exploit CVE-2002-0421?

CVE-2002-0421 cannot be exploited by remote users as it requires local access.

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CVE-2002-0421

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

11/6/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-0421

First published: Tue Jun 11 2002(Updated: )

IIS 4.0 allows local users to bypass the "User cannot change password" policy for Windows NT by directly calling .htr password changing programs in the /iisadmpwd directory, including (1) aexp2.htr, (2) aexp2b.htr, (3) aexp3.htr , or (4) aexp4.htr.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT	=4.0-sp5

Remedy

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8388.php

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4236

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0421?
CVE-2002-0421 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for local users to bypass password policies.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0421?
To remediate CVE-2002-0421, restrict access to the /iisadmpwd directory and properly configure user permissions.
What versions of Windows NT are affected by CVE-2002-0421?
CVE-2002-0421 affects all versions of Windows NT 4.0, including various service packs.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0421?
CVE-2002-0421 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
Can remote users exploit CVE-2002-0421?
CVE-2002-0421 cannot be exploited by remote users as it requires local access.

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