CVE-2002-1230: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-1230: NetDDE Agent on Windows NT 4.0, 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP allows local user...

NetDDE Agent on Windows NT 4.0, 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP allows local users to execute arbitrary code as LocalSystem via "shatter" style attack by sending a WM_COPYDATA message followed by a WM_TIMER message, as demonstrated by GetAd, aka "Flaw in Windows WM_TIMER Message Handling Could Enable Privilege Elevation."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Windows local privilege escalation issue. A user who already has local access could abuse Windows message handling in the NetDDE Agent to run code with LocalSystem privileges. The business concern is mainly old Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP systems that remain in service. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP hosts where NetDDE Agent remains available. The source bundle does not provide structured CPEs, modern platform impact, or cloud exposure indicators. Prioritize remediation if any affected legacy Windows systems remain in production, especially shared desktops, terminal servers, or operational technology workstations. The issue is old, but successful abuse could convert limited local access into full system control. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS02-071 guidance or the corresponding vendor security update where available.; Retire or isolate remaining Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP systems.; Restrict local interactive access to affected legacy hosts..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 03:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 1, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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Source materials

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MS02-071CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:681CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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