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CVE-2001-1302

2.1 · LOW

The change password option in the Windows Security interface for Windows 2000 allows attackers to use the option to attempt to change passwords of other users on other systems or identify valid acc…

Published Jul 18, 2001microsoftEPSS 2.19%

Overview

CVE-2001-1302 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on July 18, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The change password option in the Windows Security interface for Windows 2000 allows attackers to use the option to attempt to change passwords of other users on other systems or identify valid accounts by monitoring error messages, possibly due to a problem in the NetuserChangePassword function.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1302?

CVE-2001-1302 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on July 18, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2001-1302?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. 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-2001-1302?

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-2001-1302?

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