CVE-2002-1932: High severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability
Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 2000, when configured to send administrative alerts and the "Do not overwrite events (clear log manually)" option is set, does not notify the administrator when the log reaches its maximum size, which allows local users and remote attackers to avoid detection.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Configuration
Disable the 'Do not overwrite events (clear log manually)' option so that the event log will overwrite older events when full, ensuring administrative alerts can be generated when the log reaches its maximum size.
Windows Event Log (Microsoft Windows 2000 / Windows XP) Do not overwrite events (clear log manually) = disabled (allow overwrite) - Operational
If logs must be retained, implement a manual log-maintenance process: regularly monitor and clear the Windows Event Log on affected Windows 2000 and Windows XP systems before the log reaches its maximum size and verify that administrative alerting functions as expected.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1932?
CVE-2002-1932 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for evasion of administrative detection.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1932?
To fix CVE-2002-1932, configure logging to overwrite old events instead of clearing logs manually.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1932?
CVE-2002-1932 affects users of Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 2000 when administrative alert settings are misconfigured.
What are the risks of CVE-2002-1932?
The risks of CVE-2002-1932 include increased likelihood of undetected local and remote attacks due to unmonitored event logs.
Can CVE-2002-1932 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1932 can be exploited remotely by attackers if they gain access to local user permissions on the affected systems.