CVE-2002-1325: Medium severity microsoft windows nt vulnerability

Published Dec 23, 2002
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Updated

Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) build 5.0.3805 and earlier allows remote attackers to determine a local user's username via a Java applet that accesses the user.dir system property, aka "User.dir Exposure Vulnerability."

Affected Software

43 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 95
Microsoft Windows 95=sr2
Microsoft Windows 98=gold
Microsoft Windows 98SE
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp3
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp4
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp5
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp6a
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows XP=sp1

Event History

Dec 23, 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-2002-1325?

CVE-2002-1325 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1325?

To fix CVE-2002-1325, ensure that you update your Microsoft Virtual Machine to a version that is not vulnerable.

3

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2002-1325 expose?

CVE-2002-1325 exposes the local user's username through a Java applet accessing the user.dir system property.

4

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2002-1325?

CVE-2002-1325 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.

5

Is CVE-2002-1325 still a concern in modern systems?

CVE-2002-1325 is generally not a concern in modern systems, as these older operating systems are no longer widely used or supported.

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