CVE-2002-0724: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 24, 2002
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Updated

Buffer overflow in SMB (Server Message Block) protocol in Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a SMBCOMTRANSACTION packet with a request for the (1) NetShareEnum, (2) NetServerEnum2, or (3) NetServerEnum3, aka "Unchecked Buffer in Network Share Provider Can Lead to Denial of Service".

Affected Software

30 affected components
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows XP
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 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
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 NT=4.0-sp3
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-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3

Remediation

Event History

Aug 24, 2002
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-2002-0724?

CVE-2002-0724 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to lead to denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0724?

To fix CVE-2002-0724, apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2002-0724?

CVE-2002-0724 affects Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.

4

Can CVE-2002-0724 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-0724 can be exploited remotely using specially crafted SMB_COM_TRANSACTION packets.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2002-0724 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2002-0724 can result in a crash of the affected system, leading to denial of service.

Contact

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