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CVE-2002-2401 Detail

Description

NT Virtual DOS Machine (NTVDM.EXE) in Windows 2000, NT and XP does not verify user execution permissions for 16-bit executable files, which allows local users to bypass the loader and execute arbitrary programs.


Metrics

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Hyperlink Resource
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0211.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0211.html
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3B319458
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3B319458
http://www.abtrusion.com/msexe16.asp
http://www.abtrusion.com/msexe16.asp
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10132.php
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10132.php
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5740
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5740

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2002-2401
NVD Published Date:
12/31/2002
NVD Last Modified:
11/20/2024
Source:
MITRE