ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2002-0367: Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductWindows
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV3 Mar 2022
CISA federal deadline24 Mar 2022

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

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.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.