CVE-2002-0051

HIGHNVD 7.8

7.8

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

CVSS v3: 7.8
EG Score: —
EPSS: 74.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 4, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/244329
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4438
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-016
cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A38
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/244329
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4438
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-016
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A38

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2002-0051?

CVE-2002-0051 is a high vulnerability published on April 4, 2002. Windows 2000 allows local users to prevent the application of new group policy settings by opening Group Policy files with exclusive-read access.

When was CVE-2002-0051 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0051 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 4, 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-2002-0051 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0051 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 74.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2002-0051?

CVE-2002-0051 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0051?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0051, 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-2002-0051

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