CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1183

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

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. This is a new variant of the certificate validation flaw that could enable identity spoofing.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations as it allows attackers to gain control over systems through fraudulent certificates. This could lead to data loss and security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade operating systems to newer versions that improve certificate verification. Additionally, implementing monitoring and auditing of certificates used within the organization is advisable.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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).

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