CVE-2002-2401

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

NT Virtual DOS Machine (NTVDM.EXE) in Windows 2000, NT and XP does not verify user execution permissions for 16-bit executable files, which allows local users to bypass the loader and execute arbitrary programs.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 40.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0211.html
cve@mitrehttp://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3B319458
cve@mitrehttp://www.abtrusion.com/msexe16.asp
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10132.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5740
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0211.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3B319458
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.abtrusion.com/msexe16.asp
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10132.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5740

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-2401?

CVE-2002-2401 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2002. NT Virtual DOS Machine (NTVDM.EXE) in Windows 2000, NT and XP does not verify user execution permissions for 16-bit executable files, which allows local users to bypass the loader and execute arbitrary programs.

When was CVE-2002-2401 disclosed?

CVE-2002-2401 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 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-2002-2401 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-2401 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 40.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-2401?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-2401, 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-2002-2401

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