CVE-2002-0869: Microsoft Internet Information Server

High severity, CVSS 7.5. EPSS: 23.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Unknown vulnerability in the hosting process (dllhost.exe) for Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0 through 5.1 allows remote attackers to gain privileges by executing an out of process application that acquires LocalSystem privileges, aka "Out of Process Privilege Elevation."

Affected products

• Microsoft Internet Information Server: version 4.0 only
• Microsoft Internet Information Services: version 5.0 only

Published 2002-11-12. Last modified 2026-06-16.