# CVE-2002-0070: Buffer overflow in Windows Shell (used as the Windows Desktop) allows local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a cu

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2002-06-25 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in Windows Shell (used as the Windows Desktop) allows local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a custom URL handler that has not been removed for an application that has been improperly uninstalled.

## What to do

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## References

- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-014
- http://www.ntbugtraq.com/default.asp?pid=36&sid=1&A2=ind0203&L=ntbugtraq&F=P&S=&P=2404
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101594127017290&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4248
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A147
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A18
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8384.php

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