CVE-2002-1230
NetDDE Agent on Windows NT 4.0, 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP allows...
CVE-2002-1230 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.6) in Microsoft Windows 2000, published November 4, 2002. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.35%, the 83rd percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 4.6 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 2.35%EPSS, 83rd percentile
- Exploitation
- None known10 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
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."
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0 - Window Message Subsystem Design Error (1) | 2002-08-06 |
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0 - Window Message Subsystem Design Error (2) | 2002-08-06 |
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0 - Window Message Subsystem Design Error (3) | 2002-08-06 |
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0 - Window Message Subsystem Design Error (4) | 2002-08-06 |
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0 - Window Message Subsystem Design Error (5) | 2002-08-06 |
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0 - Window Message Subsystem Design Error (6) | 2002-08-06 |
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0 - Window Message Subsystem Design Error (7) | 2002-08-06 |
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0 - Window Message Subsystem Design Error (8) | 2002-08-06 |
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0 - NetDDE Privilege Escalation (1) | 2002-10-09 |
| Exploit-DB | Microsoft Windows XP/2000/NT 4.0 - NetDDE Privilege Escalation (2) | 2002-10-09 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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."
- Record
CVE-2002-1230- CVSS 2.0
- 4.6 Medium
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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."
- Record
CVE-2002-1230- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2002-1214No score
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."
- Record
EUVD-2002-1214- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-48m5-rj8r-v57wNo score
NetDDE Agent on Windows NT 4.0, 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP allows...
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."
- Record
GHSA-48m5-rj8r-v57w- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-027.shtml
securityfocus.com/bid/5927
packetstormsecurity.nl/filedesc/GetAd.c.html
docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-071
getad.chat.ru
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A681
iss.net/security_center/static/10343.php
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-1230
github.com/advisories/GHSA-48m5-rj8r-v57w