CVE-2002-1214

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in Microsoft PPTP Service on Windows XP and Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a certain PPTP packet with malformed control data.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 98.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 28, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/293146
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10199.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5807
cve@mitrehttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-063
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/293146
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10199.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5807
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-063

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

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

Metasploitauxiliary/dos/pptp/ms02_063_pptp_dos✓ verified
First seen Sep 26, 2002
MS02-063 PPTP Malformed Control Data Kernel Denial of Service
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-1214?

CVE-2002-1214 is a none vulnerability published on October 28, 2002. Buffer overflow in Microsoft PPTP Service on Windows XP and Windows 2000 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a certain PPTP packet with malformed control data.

When was CVE-2002-1214 disclosed?

CVE-2002-1214 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 28, 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-2002-1214 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-1214 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-1214?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-1214, 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-2002-1214

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