CVE-2002-0020

NONECVSS 0.0Elevated

0.0

Buffer overflow in telnet server in Windows 2000 and Interix 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed protocol options.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 96.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 8, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8094.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4061
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-004
cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A424
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8094.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4061
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-004
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A424

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0020?

CVE-2002-0020 is a none vulnerability published on March 8, 2002. Buffer overflow in telnet server in Windows 2000 and Interix 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed protocol options.

When was CVE-2002-0020 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0020 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 8, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-0020 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0020 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 96.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0020?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0020, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-0020

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