First published: Mon Nov 04 2002(Updated: )
NetDDE Agent on Windows NT 4.0, 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP allows local users to execute arbitrary code as LocalSystem via "shatter" style attack by sending a WM_COPYDATA message followed by a WM_TIMER message, as demonstrated by GetAd, aka "Flaw in Windows WM_TIMER Message Handling Could Enable Privilege Elevation."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | =sp3 | |
Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | ||
Microsoft Windows Terminal Services | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp3 |
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CVE-2002-1230 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow local users to execute arbitrary code as LocalSystem.
To fix CVE-2002-1230, ensure that you apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
CVE-2002-1230 affects Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP, specifically with their respective service packs.
CVE-2002-1230 is associated with a 'shatter' style attack that exploits message handling in the Windows operating system.
No, CVE-2002-1230 can only be exploited by local users with access to the system.