CVE-2002-0974

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Help and Support Center for Windows XP allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a link to the hcp: protocol that accesses uplddrvinfo.htm.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 98.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 24, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102942549832077&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ328940
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9878.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/3001
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5478
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-060
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102942549832077&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ328940
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9878.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/3001
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5478
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-060

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21717✓ verified
First seen Aug 15, 2002
Microsoft Windows XP - HCP URI Handler Abuse
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0974?

CVE-2002-0974 is a none vulnerability published on September 24, 2002. Help and Support Center for Windows XP allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a link to the hcp: protocol that accesses uplddrvinfo.htm.

When was CVE-2002-0974 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0974 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 24, 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-2002-0974 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0974 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0974?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0974, 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-2002-0974

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