CVE-2002-0444: High severity Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services vulnerability

Published Jul 26, 2002
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Updated

Microsoft Windows 2000 running the Terminal Server 90-day trial version, and possibly other versions, does not apply group policies to incoming users when the number of connections to the SYSVOL share exceeds the maximum, e.g. with a maximum number of licenses, which can allow remote authenticated users to bypass group policies.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services
Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services=sp2

Event History

Jul 26, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0444?

CVE-2002-0444 is regarded as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized access to group policies.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0444?

To fix CVE-2002-0444, ensure that the number of connections to the SYSVOL share is below the maximum limit.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2002-0444?

CVE-2002-0444 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services users, particularly those using the trial version.

4

What are the consequences of CVE-2002-0444?

The consequence of CVE-2002-0444 is that incoming users may not receive group policies, leading to inconsistent security settings.

5

Is CVE-2002-0444 still relevant today?

While CVE-2002-0444 is an older vulnerability, systems running unpatched versions of Windows 2000 Terminal Services could still be at risk.

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