CVE-2002-1214: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 28, 2002
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Microsoft PPTP Service on Windows XP and Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a certain PPTP packet with malformed control data.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3
Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services
Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1

Event History

Oct 28, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 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-2002-1214?

CVE-2002-1214 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1214?

To fix CVE-2002-1214, apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2002-1214?

CVE-2002-1214 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP installations with PPTP service enabled.

4

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2002-1214?

Exploiting CVE-2002-1214 can lead to system hang or the execution of arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.

5

Can CVE-2002-1214 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-1214 can be exploited remotely through maliciously crafted PPTP packets.

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