CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0070

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in Windows Shell allows local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a custom URL handler that has not been removed for an application that has been improperly uninstalled.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code on the system, potentially leading to system compromise or data theft.

Recommendation

It is recommended to remove any custom URL handlers associated with improperly uninstalled applications and to regularly update the operating system.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in Windows Shell (used as the Windows Desktop) allows local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a custom URL handler that has not been removed for an application that has been improperly uninstalled.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS