CVE-2002-0051

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

Windows 2000 allows local users to prevent the application of new group policy settings by opening Group Policy files with exclusive-read access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-667

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Apr 4, 2002
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2002-0051: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix