CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0692

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in SmartHTML Interpreter (shtml.dll) in Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions (FPSE) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) or run arbitrary code via a certain type of web file request.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain control over the system or disrupt its operation, potentially leading to serious consequences for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions and to monitor server logs for suspicious activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in SmartHTML Interpreter (shtml.dll) in Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions (FPSE) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) or run arbitrary code, respectively, via a certain type of web file request.

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