Description
The DCOM client in Windows 2000 before SP3 does not properly clear memory before sending an "alter context" request, which may allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the session.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 5.0/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3BEN-US%3Bq300367
- http://www.bindview.com/Services/razor/Advisories/2002/adv_dcom.cfmPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8739.phpPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4410Patch
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3BEN-US%3Bq300367
- http://www.bindview.com/Services/razor/Advisories/2002/adv_dcom.cfmPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8739.phpPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4410Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Dec 31, 2002
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified