CVE-2002-0863: Weak Encryption
First published: Tue Oct 01 2002(Updated: )
Remote Data Protocol (RDP) version 5.0 in Microsoft Windows 2000 and RDP 5.1 in Windows XP does not encrypt the checksums of plaintext session data, which could allow a remote attacker to determine the contents of encrypted sessions via sniffing, aka "Weak Encryption in RDP Protocol."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server | =beta3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services using RDP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services using RDP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp6a | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp5 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services using RDP | ||
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Terminal Services using RDP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10121.php
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/865833
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5711
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5712
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10122.php
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103236181522253&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103235960119404&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A199
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-051
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0863?
CVE-2002-0863 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the risk of remote attackers gaining unauthorized access to session data.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0863?
To mitigate CVE-2002-0863, apply the latest service packs and updates for Windows 2000 and Windows XP that address the weak encryption issue.
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-0863?
CVE-2002-0863 impacts Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, and specific versions of Windows NT using RDP.
What type of attack is possible due to CVE-2002-0863?
CVE-2002-0863 allows attackers to sniff unencrypted session data, potentially exposing sensitive information.
Is CVE-2002-0863 still a concern in modern systems?
Although CVE-2002-0863 primarily affects older systems, any legacy systems still in use could be vulnerable to exploitation.
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