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CVE-2001-0048

7.2 · HIGH

The "Configure Your Server" tool in Microsoft 2000 domain controllers installs a blank password for the Directory Service Restore Mode, which allows attackers with physical access to the controller…

Published Feb 12, 2001microsoftEPSS 2.01%

Overview

CVE-2001-0048 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on February 12, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The "Configure Your Server" tool in Microsoft 2000 domain controllers installs a blank password for the Directory Service Restore Mode, which allows attackers with physical access to the controller to install malicious programs, aka the "Directory Service Restore Mode Password" vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/2133Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-099Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/2133Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-099

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0048?

CVE-2001-0048 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on February 12, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2001-0048?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0048?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-0048?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-0048 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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