CVE-2002-0642: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-0642: The registry key containing the SQL Server service account information in Microsoft SQL Server 2000, includ...

The registry key containing the SQL Server service account information in Microsoft SQL Server 2000, including Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000, has insecure permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges, aka "Incorrect Permission on SQL Server Service Account Registry Key."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2002-0642 is a local privilege escalation issue in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and MSDE 2000. A registry key storing SQL Server service account information has overly permissive access, allowing a local user to gain higher privileges. Risk is mainly for organizations still running these legacy database components. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows hosts running Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine 2000. Internet exposure is not the main driver; the attacker must already have local user access on the system. Prioritize remediation if any legacy SQL Server 2000 or MSDE 2000 systems remain in production. The issue is old and local-only, but privilege escalation on database hosts can materially increase breach impact. Mitigation focus: Identify any SQL Server 2000 or MSDE 2000 installations.; Review Microsoft MS02-034 for vendor remediation guidance.; Retire or isolate unsupported SQL Server 2000 and MSDE systems..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 2, 2003, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS02-034CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1025CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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