CVE-2002-0694
First published: Thu Oct 10 2002(Updated: )
The HTML Help facility in Microsoft Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, Millennium Edition, NT 4.0, NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP uses the Local Computer Security Zone when opening .chm files from the Temporary Internet Files folder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via HTML mail that references or inserts a malicious .chm file containing shortcuts that can be executed, aka "Code Execution via Compiled HTML Help File."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| 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 98 | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Me | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows 9x | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0694?
CVE-2002-0694 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0694?
To fix CVE-2002-0694, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2002-0694?
CVE-2002-0694 affects Microsoft Windows 98, 98 Second Edition, Millennium Edition, NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.
Can CVE-2002-0694 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-0694 can be exploited remotely when the vulnerable system opens a specially crafted .chm file.
What are the symptoms of an exploit of CVE-2002-0694?
Symptoms may include unexpected executions of programs or unauthorized actions initiated from a compromised .chm file.
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