CVE-2002-0865

What it is

A certain class that supports XML (Extensible Markup Language) in Microsoft Virtual Machine (VM) 5.0.3805 and earlier, probably com.ms.osp.ospmrshl, exposes certain unsafe methods, which allows remote attackers to execute unsafe code via a Java applet, aka "Inappropriate Methods Exposed in XML Support Classes."

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

19.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2002-10-11 04:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 21:58 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 19.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2002-10-11 04:00 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 21:58 UTC

Exploit probability

19.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Microsoft Virtual Machine 2000
• Microsoft Virtual Machine 3000
• Microsoft Virtual Machine 3100
• Microsoft Virtual Machine 3188
• Microsoft Virtual Machine 3200
• Microsoft Virtual Machine 3300
• Microsoft Virtual Machine 3802
• Microsoft Virtual Machine 3805

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Partial

Integrity

Partial

Availability

Partial

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