First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
The DCOM client in Windows 2000 before SP3 does not properly clear memory before sending an "alter context" request, which may allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the session.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp1 |
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CVE-2002-2077 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for sensitive information leakage.
To fix CVE-2002-2077, upgrade to Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or later.
CVE-2002-2077 affects Windows 2000 and its Service Packs 1 and 2.
CVE-2002-2077 allows remote attackers to sniff session data and potentially obtain sensitive information.
The primary mitigation for CVE-2002-2077 is to upgrade the system, as there are no effective workarounds.