CVE-2002-0974: Medium severity Microsoft Windows XP vulnerability
Published Sep 24, 2002
·Updated
Help and Support Center for Windows XP allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a link to the hcp: protocol that accesses uplddrvinfo.htm.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Event History
Sep 24, 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-2002-0974?
CVE-2002-0974 is considered to have a moderate severity rating due to its potential for remote file deletion.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0974?
To fix CVE-2002-0974, it is recommended to apply any available security patches for Windows XP or to disable the Help and Support Center feature.
3
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2002-0974?
CVE-2002-0974 specifically affects the gold version of Microsoft Windows XP.
4
Can CVE-2002-0974 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-0974 can be exploited remotely by attackers utilizing the hcp: protocol.
5
What impact does CVE-2002-0974 have on system security?
The impact of CVE-2002-0974 includes the unauthorized deletion of arbitrary files, which can compromise system integrity.