Is CVE-2002-0367 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2002-0367 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2002-0367 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2002-0367 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2002-0367?

CVE-2002-0367 has not received a CVSS score yet.

HOME VULNERABILITIESCVE-2002-0367

HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2002-0367

Published: March 3, 2022

EPSS:1.06%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:77.3th

Official Description

smss.exe debugging subsystem in Microsoft Windows does not properly authenticate programs that connect to other programs, which allows local users to gain administrator or SYSTEM privileges.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

smss.exe debugging subsystem in Microsoft Windows does not properly authenticate programs that connect to other programs, which allows local users to gain administrator or SYSTEM privileges.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-03-24

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity vulnerability in the smss.exe debugging subsystem of Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain administrator or SYSTEM privileges due to improper authentication of connected programs. The confirmed in-the-wild exploitation and inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog make this a critical issue, despite its age and low EPSS score.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Recommended Action

Ensure all Microsoft Windows systems are fully patched with the latest security updates. Implement strong access controls and minimize local user privileges to reduce the attack surface.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2002-0367 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2002-0367 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.