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CVE-2002-1183

HighPublished

Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 do not properly verify the Basic Constraints of digital certificates, allowing remote attackers to execute code, aka...

Published: Sep 1, 2004
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 6, 2002

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

19.3%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.3%
Model date: Oct 13, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 do not properly verify the Basic Constraints of digital certificates, allowing remote attackers to execute code, aka "New Variant of Certificate Validation Flaw Could Enable Identity Spoofing" (CAN-2002-0862).

Sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5/6 / Konqueror 2.2.2/3.0 / Weblogic Server 5/6/7 - Invalid X.509 Certificate ChainExploit
Mike Benham · windows · Aug 6, 2002

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