CVE-2002-0700: Buffer overflow in a system function that performs user authentication for Microsoft Content Management Ser...

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This is an old Microsoft Content Management Server 2001 buffer overflow tied to user authentication. If an attacker can authenticate to a web page that calls the vulnerable function, the issue may allow code execution with Local System privileges. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or detailed affected-version data. Exposure is most likely where Microsoft Content Management Server 2001 remains deployed and serves authenticated web pages using the affected authentication function. The bundle does not identify specific versions, CPEs, or whether SQL Server exposure requires a particular MCMS configuration. Treat as high priority only if MCMS 2001 still exists in the environment. The business risk is severe privilege impact on a legacy web platform, but urgency depends on confirmed deployment and exposure because no active exploitation is cited. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS02-041 for the vendor-provided update or mitigation.; Inventory any remaining MCMS 2001 deployments and dependent authentication pages.; Restrict access to affected web applications while remediation is assessed..

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

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