CVE-2002-1214: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 28, 2002
·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.