CVE-2002-0866Virtual Machine Vulnerability
Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) classes in Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) up to and including 5.0.3805 allow remote attackers to load and execute DLLs (dynamic link libraries) via a Java applet that calls the constructor for com.ms.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbc with the desired DLL…
Published Oct 11, 2002 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2002-0866 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Virtual Machine (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
41%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
37/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryVU#307306
- patchmsvm-jdbc-dll-execution(10133)
Description
Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) classes in Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) up to and including 5.0.3805 allow remote attackers to load and execute DLLs (dynamic link libraries) via a Java applet that calls the constructor for com.ms.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbc with the desired DLL terminated by a null string, aka "DLL Execution via JDBC Classes."
Affected Products
8 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual MachineMicrosoft | 2000, 3000, 3100, 3188, 3200, 3300, 3802, 3805 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 11, 2002
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- advisoryVU#307306
- patchmsvm-jdbc-dll-execution(10133)
- exploitExploitDB-21808
- other20020923 Technical information about the vulnerabilities fixed by MS-02-52
- otherMS02-052
FAQ
Common Questions.
Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) classes in Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) up to and including 5.0.3805 allow remote attackers to load and execute DLLs (dynamic link libraries) via a Java applet that calls the constructor for com.ms.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbc with the desired DLL terminated by a null string, aka "DLL Executi…
Affected: Virtual Machine (Microsoft) versions 2000, 3000, 3100, 3188, 3200, 3300, 3802, 3805. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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